Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MFC - 76
Date: May 10, 2025

#R1#
Shakespeare misses with a hook. Hardy ducked under it nicely.
Shakespeare 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.
Hardy checks a leg kick nicely.
And Hardy tries to counter it with a takedown but Shakespeare pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shakespeare throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Robbie Shakespeare has been cut.
Shakespeare pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardy throws a poor cross that misses
and Hardy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Oliver Hardy has been cut.
Shakespeare throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hardy connects with a single shot there.
Hardy scores with a hook.
Shakespeare with a jab.
Shakespeare fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hardy checks it well.
A slow jab from Hardy misses its intended target.
Hardy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hardy throws the left hand but Shakespeare avoids the punch easily.
Hardy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shakespeare.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shakespeare misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hardy! But no joy.
Shakespeare misses with a body punch
letting Hardy counter with a right hand.
Hardy digs a good hook to Shakespeare's body.
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Shakespeare.#T1#
Hardy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shakespeare stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hardy scores with a body shot.
Shakespeare missing with a left hand there. Hardy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shakespeare throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardy.
Hardy feints the counter takedown.
Hardy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hardy thuds his right hand into Shakespeare's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shakespeare throws a jab when Hardy was well out of range.
Shakespeare is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardy.
Shakespeare connects with a nice looking jab.
Hardy blocks the body kick.
Hardy moves away from the strike by Shakespeare.
A countering left hand to the body from Hardy misses.
Shakespeare takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shakespeare's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hardy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shakespeare scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Hardy lands with a straight right. Shakespeare didn't see that one coming.
Shakespeare pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardy scores with a body shot.
Shakespeare attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Hardy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Robbie Shakespeare is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shakespeare takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shakespeare throws a hook but Hardy blocks it.
Hardy cracks Shakespeare with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shakespeare moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hardy throws a good cross that connects. #CUT2#Robbie Shakespeare's cut is getting worse.#TD2#
Hardy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Hardy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hardy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sloppy strikes there by Hardy.
Hardy sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Shakespeare is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Hardy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shakespeare, who protects the arm well.
Hardy throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hardy cracks Shakespeare with a big elbow.
Hardy working the ground and pound.
An elbow from Hardy crashes against the mat.
Shakespeare is not content to let Hardy control the position.
Hardy working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Hardy in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Shakespeare is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Oliver Hardy!
After the fight, Oliver Hardy 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: MFC - 74
Date: Apr 30, 2025

#R1#
Anderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shakespeare misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A shot to the liver by Anderson. Beautiful body shot.
Anderson scores with a decent looking hook.
Shakespeare walks into a left hand.
Shakespeare misses with a low kick.
Shakespeare throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shakespeare.
Shakespeare slips a straight right by Anderson.
Shakespeare's coach down at Guerrilla Fight Club 💣 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shakespeare's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Anderson throws a body punch but Shakespeare moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Shakespeare on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Shakespeare throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
Anderson throwing a counter right hand but Shakespeare manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
Shakespeare throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Shakespeare tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Anderson finds it's way through Shakespeare's defenses.
A right-left combo lands from Shakespeare.
No joy there for Shakespeare, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A right-left combo lands from Anderson. #CUT#It looks like Robbie Shakespeare has been cut.
Shakespeare scores with a body shot.
Shakespeare moves out of range of the strikes.
Shakespeare scores with a jab to the head.
Shakespeare looks to land a combination. Anderson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Shakespeare does no damage.
Anderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare misses with an uppercut
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Shakespeare jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson tries to bum rush Shakespeare with a series of wild strikes but Shakespeare uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
and Shakespeare counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Anderson! He's just covering up as Shakespeare starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robbie Shakespeare!
A relieved looking Robbie Shakespeare thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Brownie Anderson was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck this,ill be back better'.

Event: MFC - 70
Date: Apr 16, 2025

#R1#
Shakespeare ducks under a wild hook from Legs.
Shakespeare just misses with a punch to the body.
Shakespeare throws a shot from downtown. Legs moves away and avoids it.
Legs throws a lazy right hand but Shakespeare sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shakespeare throws the left hand but Legs avoids the punch easily.
Legs thuds his right hand into Shakespeare's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slow jab from Legs misses its intended target.
Shakespeare was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Legs tests Shakespeare's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shakespeare throws out a loose jab but Legs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Legs's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shakespeare under the eye.
Legs scores with a body shot.
Shakespeare 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.
Legs comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Legs throws a jab but it's blocked by Shakespeare.
Shakespeare connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#It looks like Crazy Legs has been cut.
Shakespeare throws a big shot that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shakespeare misses with an uppercut.
Legs connects with the punch.#T1#
Legs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shakespeare.
Legs connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Legs ducks under a wild hook from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare throws a lazy uppercut
and Legs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Legs feints a jab promting Shakespeare to slip. Legs then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shakespeare slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Legs cracks Shakespeare with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Legs misses with a right hand
and Shakespeare counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Legs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shakespeare paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shakespeare throws an off balance right hand
and Legs counters with a stiff right hand.
Shakespeare swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Legs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shakespeare is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Legs.
Legs is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shakespeare had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Legs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Legs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shakespeare has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Legs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Shakespeare waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Legs.
Legs is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Legs. #CL2#
Legs takes the fight into the clinch.
Shakespeare blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Legs leaning his opponent against the cage.
Legs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Legs.
Shakespeare is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shakespeare.
Legs effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Shakespeare escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Legs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare misses with a double jab
and Legs makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shakespeare throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Legs throws a big counter head kick but Shakespeare avoids it with no problem.
Shakespeare throws the left hand but Legs avoids the punch easily.
Legs thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Shakespeare misses its target.
Legs misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Shakespeare throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Legs scores with a nice strike.
Shakespeare looks to land a right hand but Legs moved out of range.
A jab from Shakespeare misses.
Shakespeare gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Legs.
Legs moves into range and connects with a jab.
Legs lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Legs ducks under a wild hook from Shakespeare.#T4#
Legs swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Legs gets a clinch.
Legs misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legs swings wildly with an uppercut but Shakespeare uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shakespeare is trying to break free.
Legs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shakespeare wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Legs.
Legs misses with some punches.
A short left from Legs.
Legs is struggling to control the position.
Legs lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Crazy Legs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Crazy Legs's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Legs is looking to clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Robbie Shakespeare has been cut.
Legs moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shakespeare rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Legs counters with a stiff right hand.
Shakespeare doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Legs is looking to clinch.
A big right from Shakespeare misses.
A big left from Shakespeare misses.
Shakespeare throws a leg kick but Legs sees it coming and moves out of range.
Legs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shakespeare is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Legs swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shakespeare.
Jab from Shakespeare.
A swing and a miss from Shakespeare.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shakespeare looks to throw the jab but Legs is out of range.
Shakespeare throws a series of punches but Legs avoids them all with ease.
Legs lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shakespeare throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Legs counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Legs takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shakespeare misses with an uppercut
and Legs counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Shakespeare.
Shakespeare misses with a body shot.
Shakespeare takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shakespeare misses with a left hand
enabling Legs to counter with a crisp jab.
Legs throws the left hand but Shakespeare avoids the punch easily.
Shakespeare throws a series of punches but Legs avoids them all with ease.
Crazy Legs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Legs misses with a hook. Shakespeare ducked under it nicely.
Shakespeare swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Legs lands with an overhand left.
Shakespeare takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shakespeare displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Legs tries to clinch but Shakespeare is having none of it.
Shakespeare was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A combination from Legs does no damage.
Legs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shakespeare manages to avoid it.#T2#
Shakespeare takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A punch combination from Shakespeare misses.
Legs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Legs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Decent striking displayed by Legs there.
Legs throws a body shot but no joy.
Legs throws a shot to the body.
Shakespeare connects with a right hand. Legs shakes it off.#CUT#That has opened up Crazy Legs's cut even more.
Shakespeare falls off balance throwing a combination
and Legs counters with a nice uppercut.
Shakespeare tries to work over Legs's front leg with a kick but Legs checks it. #CL2#
Legs darts in and clinches Shakespeare up against the cage.
Legs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Legs lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Legs.
Legs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Shakespeare is trying to break free.
Shakespeare blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Legs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crazy Legs seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Legs stalling.
Legs misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Shakespeare manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot by Legs.
Legs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shakespeare.
Legs throws out a counter right but Shakespeare avoids it with no problem.
Shakespeare pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Legs cracks Shakespeare with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Legs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shakespeare throws a leg kick that is checked
and Legs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Legs blocks a jab.
Crazy Legs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Shakespeare misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Legs defending well as Shakespeare loads up on a big left hand.
Legs listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick from Shakespeare misses.
Legs jabs Shakespeare to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Legs scores with a nice strike.
Shakespeare with a hook.
A head kick misses from Legs.
A counter left hand to the body from Shakespeare misses its target.
Shakespeare throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Legs counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shakespeare throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Legs counter with a right hand.
Legs tries to close the distance and clinch but Shakespeare swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Legs wants to clinch.
Shakespeare lands with an uppercut that bounces Legs off the cage and back into range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Crazy Legs 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 minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Shakespeare tries to keep at a distance but Legs has taken the fight into the clinch.
Legs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Legs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shakespeare can't break the clinch.
Legs lands a left hand.
Legs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shakespeare is trying to break the clinch but Legs has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Legs.
Shakespeare is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legs lands a hook that snaps the head of Shakespeare backwards.
Legs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Legs lands a body shot in the clinch.
Legs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Legs has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Shakespeare seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Legs can turn it around.
Shakespeare blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Shakespeare is trying to push Legs away but Legs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Legs slowing the pace effectively.
Shakespeare is trying to break free.
Legs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Legs.
Legs will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shakespeare up against the cage.
Shakespeare is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Legs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Legs has a couple of punches blocked by Shakespeare.
Legs prevents Shakespeare from breaking the clinch.
Shakespeare can't break the clinch.
Shakespeare wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Robbie Shakespeare has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Legs fails to land.
Legs throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Legs.
Legs lands with a right to the head.
Legs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Legs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shakespeare tries to break free but Legs pushes him back against the cage.
Legs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shakespeare working hard to break the clinch.
Shakespeare is trying to push Legs away but Legs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Legs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Legs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shakespeare is trying to break the clinch but Legs is controlling him.#T3#
Legs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Legs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Legs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shakespeare backwards.
Legs gets through Shakespeare's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Legs lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#Shakespeare is rocked!
Shakespeare can't break the clinch.
Legs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oh Shakespeare is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shakespeare looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shakespeare is trying to break the clinch but Legs is controlling him.
Shakespeare seems to have got his legs back now.
Shakespeare blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Legs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Legs.
Legs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shakespeare blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Legs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Legs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Legs fails to land.
Shakespeare misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Legs pushes Shakespeare back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Legs fails to land.
Legs lands a shot to the body.
Legs stalls.
Legs lands a left hand.
Shakespeare is looking to break free of the clinch but Legs has double underhooks.
Legs scores with a shot to the side of Shakespeare's head.
A nice left hand lands by Legs.
Legs prevents a body shot from Shakespeare. #BC#
Shakespeare pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Legs moves into range and clinches up with Shakespeare.

And that's the end of the fight!
Crazy Legs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Legs 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 William Peck scores the fight 26:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crazy Legs!
A relieved looking Crazy Legs 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: MFC - 67
Date: Apr 05, 2025

#R1#
Kiely throws a series of punches but Shakespeare avoids them all with ease.
Shakespeare looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kiely scores with a punch to the head.
Kiely moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kiely slips under a jab from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare works the jab nicely.
Kiely lands a nice looking body shot.
Kiely defending well as Shakespeare loads up on a big left hand.
Kiely fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shakespeare doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kiely ducks under a wild hook from Shakespeare.
Kiely looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kiely scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shakespeare doesn't seem bothered though.
Shakespeare throws a body punch but Kiely moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiely lands the left hand.
Shakespeare tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kiely is able to avoid easily.
Shakespeare takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kiely avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Decent striking displayed by Kiely there.
Shakespeare avoids the body shot from Kiely. #T1#
Kiely steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shakespeare.
Kiely will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kiely thuds a left hand into Shakespeare's body.
Kiely has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kiely there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kiely lands with a nice body punch.
Kiely lands with an overhand left.
Kiely scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kiely smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kiely moves out of range of the strikes.
Kiely slips a straight right by Shakespeare.
Kiely catches Shakespeare with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kiely throws out a loose jab but Shakespeare uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kiely slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiely connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shakespeare momentarily. #T2#
Kiely staying out of range there.
Harrison Kiely seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiely 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.
Shakespeare throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kiely sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kiely is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kiely has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shakespeare finds it's way round the side to connect with Kiely's head.
Shakespeare throws out a loose jab but Kiely uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kiely jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shakespeare misses with a straight right.
Kiely is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shakespeare misses the jab.
Kiely slips under a jab.
Kiely drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kiely bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shakespeare's head backwards.
Kiely moves out of range as Shakespeare strikes.
Kiely jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kiely slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Kiely. That snapped Shakespeare's head back. #T3#
A left and a right from Kiely both land. Nice combination.
Shakespeare throws out a loose jab but Kiely uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Kiely was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shakespeare.
A combination from Shakespeare does no damage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kiely, as that shot connected.
Shakespeare misses with a hook. Kiely ducked under it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kiely.
Kiely takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shakespeare misses with a low kick.
It looked like Kiely was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shakespeare scores with a sloppy right hand. Kiely should have avoided that one.
Shakespeare tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kiely was well out of range. Poor timing from Shakespeare.
Kiely looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiely bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shakespeare's head backwards.
Shakespeare throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Kiely was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shakespeare.#T4#
Kiely shoots in looking for a takedown but Shakespeare manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kiely's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shakespeare throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kiely clobbers Shakespeare with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kiely fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shakespeare throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kiely connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kiely jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shakespeare throws an overhand right that lands on Kiely's shoulder, as Kiely tries to avoid the shot.
Shakespeare throws an off balance right hand
and Kiely counters with a left to the body.
Shakespeare's coach down at Outlier Martial Arts New York was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shakespeare's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kiely steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shakespeare.
Kiely feints a jab promting Shakespeare to slip. Kiely then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shakespeare slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Robbie Shakespeare has been cut.
Kiely scores with a hook to the body. Shakespeare takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kiely lands with a right hand.
Kiely takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shakespeare has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kiely ducks under a wild hook from Shakespeare.
Kiely just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harrison Kiely dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robbie Shakespeare's cut.
That's time! Kiely's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kiely throws a hook but Shakespeare blocks it.
Shakespeare throws a nice looking combination but Kiely bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kiely changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kiely throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shakespeare lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kiely circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Kiely on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kiely steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shakespeare.
Good exchange - Kiely coming out on top.
Shakespeare looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Harrison Kiely is winning the standup battle so far.
Shakespeare on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shakespeare looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kiely fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakespeare takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kiely staying out of range there.
Kiely lands a body shot.
Shakespeare throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kiely is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shakespeare can do to turn this around?#T1#
Kiely lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shakespeare circles away quickly and effectively.
Shakespeare throws out a counter right but Kiely avoids it with no problem.
Kiely lands a nice hook to Shakespeare's body. Shakespeare takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kiely misses with a body shot.
Nice cross by Kiely.#TD#
Kiely shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Shakespeare tries to kick Kiely off in order to stand up. Kiely Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SUB#
Kiely is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Shakespeare looks calm but he's in trouble here. Kiely gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Shakespeare is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Kiely lets go of the hold and Shakespeare can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Harrison Kiely!
Harrison Kiely retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Harrison Kiely thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: MFC - 61
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1#
Shakespeare misses with an uppercut
enabling Bjornsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Shakespeare takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shakespeare tries to land a leg kick but Bjornsson saw it coming and moves away.
Bjornsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shakespeare defends it nicely.
Shakespeare looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shakespeare lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakespeare throws a body shot but no joy.
Bjornsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shakespeare's coach down at Outlier Martial Arts New York was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shakespeare's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bjornsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shakespeare throws out a counter right but Bjornsson avoids it with no problem.
Bjornsson tries to clinch but Shakespeare moves out of range.
Bjornsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bjornsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Shakespeare manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bjornsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1#
Bjornsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT2#It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
Robbie Shakespeare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shakespeare misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bjornsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shakespeare throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bjornsson.
Robbie Shakespeare is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Shakespeare throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Bjornsson gets a clinch.
Shakespeare prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bjornsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Shakespeare breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shakespeare throws a body punch but Bjornsson moves out of range.
Shakespeare misses with a hook
and Bjornsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bjornsson 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.
Shakespeare throws a hook but Bjornsson avoids it easily.
Shakespeare misses with the combination. #T2##CL#
Bjornsson forces Shakespeare back against the cage and clinches.
Bjornsson wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bjornsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bjornsson wants to stall.
Bjornsson tries for a takedown but Shakespeare manages to get underhooks. #BC2#
Shakespeare breaks from the clinch.
Shakespeare throws out a loose jab but Bjornsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bjornsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bjornsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL#
Bjornsson moves into range and clinches up with Shakespeare.
Shakespeare is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3#
Bjornsson has Shakespeare pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shakespeare manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bjornsson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bjornsson has Shakespeare pressed against the cage, preventing Shakespeare from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bjornsson is leaning against Shakespeare and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bjornsson tries to score a body lock takedown but Shakespeare shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shakespeare prevents a body shot from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson prevents Shakespeare from breaking the clinch.
Bjornsson misses with a body punch.
Bjornsson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bjornsson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Shakespeare breaks the clinch.
Shakespeare cracks a nice hook into Bjornsson's ribs.
Shakespeare tries to work over Bjornsson's front leg with a kick but Bjornsson checks it. #T4#
Shakespeare misses with a right hand
and Bjornsson counters with a nice body shot.
Bjornsson wants to clinch up but Shakespeare keeps it at a distance.
Shakespeare scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shakespeare displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bjornsson throws out the jab.
Shakespeare throws a right hand that misses
and Bjornsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Bjornsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shakespeare.
Bjornsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shakespeare sprawls and moves away.
Shakespeare looks to land a left hand but Bjornsson moved out of range nicely.
Bjornsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shakespeare.
Bjornsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bjornsson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shakespeare defends well and Bjornsson ends up having to push Shakespeare into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bjornsson misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robbie Shakespeare dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bjornsson ducks under a wild hook from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare misses with a low kick.
Bjornsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare throws a hook but Bjornsson avoids it easily.
Bjornsson wants to clinch up but Shakespeare keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Shakespeare on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bjornsson tries to clinch there but Shakespeare circles away.
A slow jab from Shakespeare misses its intended target.
Shakespeare scores with a hook.
Shakespeare throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Bjornsson blocks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Shakespeare misses the target.
Shakespeare swats away the attempt to clinch by Bjornsson.#T1#
Shakespeare misses with a looping left.
Bjornsson scores with a hook.
Shakespeare looks to land a combination but Bjornsson avoids it well.
Bjornsson connects with a body shot that sends Shakespeare's belly button to the back.
Bjornsson moves out of range as Shakespeare strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Bjornsson misses the target.#CL#
Bjornsson clinches with his opponent.
Bjornsson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shakespeare is defending well.
Bjornsson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shakespeare prevents it.
Bjornsson can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bjornsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bjornsson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shakespeare prevents the takedown attempt. #BC2#
Shakespeare breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Shakespeare misses with a wild combination.
Shakespeare throws a body shot but no joy.
Shakespeare ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shakespeare looks to land a body kick but Bjornsson moved away.
Bjornsson slips under a jab from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare lands with a shot to the body.
Shakespeare has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bjornsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Shakespeare misses its intended target.
Bjornsson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shakespeare.
Bjornsson connects with a crisp jab.
Bjornsson wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shakespeare! But no joy.#T3#
Shakespeare scores with a jab to the head.
Shakespeare misses with a straight right.
Bjornsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shakespeare jabs at Bjornsson's body.
Shakespeare lands with a cross. #CUT2#Eddie Bjornsson's cut is getting worse.
Shakespeare swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shakespeare loads up on a big right hand but Bjornsson slips the punch.
Bjornsson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD#
Shakespeare gets caught flat footed, as Bjornsson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shakespeare wants to stand up but Bjornsson is controlling him. #T4#
Bjornsson passes Shakespeare's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bjornsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shakespeare keeps working.
Shakespeare is trying to stand.
Bjornsson is trying to control. Shakespeare wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shakespeare is trying to stand up here but Bjornsson is controlling him well.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Bjornsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shakespeare defends it well.
Shakespeare is trying to stand up here but Bjornsson is controlling him well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robbie Shakespeare showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson'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#
Shakespeare thuds his right hand into Bjornsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bjornsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shakespeare tries to avoid it but Bjornsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shakespeare to the ground. Shakespeare escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bjornsson lands a body shot.
Bjornsson walks into a jab.
Shakespeare throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bjornsson is looking to clinch.
Shakespeare misses with a two punch combination.
Shakespeare takes a swing at Bjornsson's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bjornsson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shakespeare quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bjornsson tries to pass to full mount but Shakespeare defends it.
Bjornsson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Eddie Bjornsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Bjornsson working over Shakespeare with some ground and pound. Shakespeare looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Shakespeare is trying to stand up here but Bjornsson is controlling him well.
Bjornsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bjornsson wants to free his trapped foot but Shakespeare is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bjornsson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bjornsson thows a huge punch but Shakespeare dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Bjornsson is trying to work for a kimura but Shakespeare is defending well. #SUB#
Bjornsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Robbie Shakespeare is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Shakespeare is trying to stand.
Shakespeare avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson trying to control from half guard but Shakespeare is working away. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shakespeare's corner calls for a 1-2. Shakespeare obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shakespeare tries a low kick but Bjornsson avoids it.
Bjornsson fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Shakespeare swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shakespeare looks to throw the jab but Bjornsson is out of range.
Shakespeare keeps the fight on the outside.
Bjornsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shakespeare tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bjornsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bjornsson manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shakespeare. Bjornsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shakespeare bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bjornsson's head.#CUT2#Eddie Bjornsson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bjornsson tries to clinch up but Shakespeare circles away and keeps his distance.
Shakespeare swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shakespeare connects with a crisp jab.
Shakespeare throws a good cross that connects. #T4#
Shakespeare throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Shakespeare misses.
Shakespeare throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bjornsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bjornsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bjornsson drops his hands momentarily and Shakespeare takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shakespeare connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bjornsson's hands.
Shakespeare lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shakespeare with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bjornsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Shakespeare connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bjornsson's hands.
Bjornsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shakespeare.
Bjornsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Bjornsson pushes Shakespeare up against the cage in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robbie Shakespeare comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shakespeare 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robbie Shakespeare!
An out of breath Robbie Shakespeare thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: MFC - 57
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1#
Shakespeare throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gayweather sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Robbie Shakespeare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shakespeare swings widly with a right hand
and Gayweather counters with a three punch combo that has Shakespeare backing up. Shakespeare nods at Gayweather to acknowledge the strikes.
Shakespeare rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gayweather moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shakespeare throws a poor cross that misses
and Gayweather counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Robbie Shakespeare has been cut.
Gayweather displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shakespeare throws out the jab.
Gayweather dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shakespeare misses with a hook.
Gayweather lands a really nice looking cross but Shakespeare seems unphased.
Shakespeare 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.
Gayweather takes a swing at Shakespeare's ribcage but misses.
Shakespeare appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gayweather throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shakespeare cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gayweather cracks Shakespeare with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Gayweather shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SU2#
Gayweather stands and steps away. Shakespeare gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gayweather uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shakespeare.
A little jabbing left from Gayweather on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Gayweather lands a jab.
Gayweather scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Shakespeare moves out of range of the strikes.
Shakespeare misses with a hook. Gayweather ducked under it nicely.
Gayweather lands a nice looking body shot.
Gayweather blocks the body kick.
Shakespeare throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gayweather counters with a one-two to the body.
Shakespeare misses with a looping left.
Gayweather lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gayweather darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gayweather scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gayweather throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shakespeare.
Nice defenses there by Shakespeare.#T2#
Shakespeare walks into a left hand.
Gayweather throws a jab when Shakespeare was well out of range.
Shakespeare throws a poor cross that misses
and Gayweather counters with a two punch combo.
Gayweather scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big right from Gayweather misses.
Gayweather is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shakespeare had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Shakespeare throws a body shot but no joy.
Shakespeare misses with a right hand
and Gayweather counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gayweather lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shakespeare throws a looping overhand right but Gayweather ducks down to avoid it.
Shakespeare will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shakespeare misses with a looping left.
Gayweather now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A left lands for Gayweather.#T3#
Shakespeare throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gayweather fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gayweather misses the shot to the body.
Shakespeare misses with a right hand
enabling Gayweather to counter with a crisp jab.
Shakespeare throws a jab when Gayweather was well out of range.
Shakespeare misses with a right hand
enabling Gayweather to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Robbie Shakespeare's cut is getting worse.
Shakespeare misses with a looping right.
A combination from Gayweather does no damage.
No joy there for Shakespeare, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shakespeare avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shakespeare looks to land a left hand but Gayweather moved out of range nicely.
Gayweather appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gayweather throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shakespeare throws a body punch but Gayweather moves out of range.
A nice side step and Gayweather releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Shakespeare throws out a loose jab but Gayweather uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gayweather throws a counter combo.
Gayweather jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Gayweather has knocked Shakespeare down with a huge combo! Gayweather steps away and waves a wobbly Shakespeare back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Shakespeare is rocked!
Gayweather is working the combinations to good effect here.
Shakespeare throws an off balance right hand
and Gayweather scores with a counter punch that sends Shakespeare to the canvas! Gayweather smells blood - he's punishing Shakespeare with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Shakespeare has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Floyd Gayweather!

Event: MFC - 53
Date: Feb 15, 2025

#R1#
Shakespeare misses with a low kick.
Shakespeare rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Patryk counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Patryk content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Patryk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shakespeare sees it coming and defends easily.
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.
Patryk trying to control the action but Shakespeare is working from the bottom.
Shakespeare has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Patryk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Patryk wants to control but Shakespeare is keeping him busy.
Patryk trying to mount his opponent but Shakespeare defends it.
Patryk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shakespeare keeps working.
Patryk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Patryk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shakespeare on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shakespeare tries to get out of the position.
Shakespeare is refusing to be controlled, as Patryk sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Robbie Shakespeare is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Patryk moves out of range as Shakespeare strikes.
Shakespeare misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Patryk counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T2#
Patryk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Patryk frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Shakespeare is squirming around, avoiding Patryk's attempts to control the action.
Shakespeare knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Patryk on the ground.
Patryk controlling from mount. #T3##SUB2#
Patryk looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Shakespeare is trying to stand up.
Patryk misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Patryk controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Patryk looking for a guillotine from mount but Shakespeare is having none of it.
Patryk tries to control but Shakespeare wriggling away. #T4#
Patryk scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Shakespeare?
Patryk looking to finish with strikes here!
Patryk wants to control but Shakespeare has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Patryk prevents Shakespeare from standing back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lukasz Patryk dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Patryk.
The fighters circling - Shakespeare throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Robbie Shakespeare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shakespeare finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Patryk lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A leg kick checked by Patryk.
Shakespeare throws a lazy right hand but Patryk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Patryk. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Nice takedown defense from Shakespeare. No joy for Patryk on that attempt.
Patryk misses with a takedown attempt - Shakespeare sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Robbie Shakespeare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukasz Patryk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patryk dodges the punch combination from Shakespeare.
Patryk shoots in looking for a takedown but Shakespeare manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Patryk's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Patryk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shakespeare.#T1#
Patryk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shakespeare throws a series of punches but Patryk moves out of range.
Shakespeare connects with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Lukasz Patryk has been cut.
Shakespeare throws an off balance right hand
and Patryk counters with a nice body shot. #TD2#
Patryk closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shakespeare to the mat! Shakespeare manages to get full guard.
Patryk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shakespeare works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shakespeare keeping moving, preventing Patryk from controlling successfully.
Patryk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shakespeare swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Patryk scoring with punches to the head and body.
Patryk wants to control from the top but Shakespeare keeps moving.
Patryk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Patryk content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shakespeare misses with a few strikes there.
Patryk unleashes a big counter combination but Shakespeare bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Shakespeare throws a body punch but Patryk moves out of range.
Shakespeare misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Shakespeare looks to land a right hand but Patryk moved out of range.
Shakespeare misses with an uppercut.
Patryk is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Patryk moves away from the strike by Shakespeare.
Shakespeare misses with the combination.
Patryk unleashes a big counter combination but Shakespeare bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Patryk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Patryk looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Patryk with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shakespeare cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Robbie Shakespeare is winning the standup battle so far.
Patryk shoots for a double leg takedown but Shakespeare sprawls well. He's pushed Patryk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shakespeare scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Patryk walks into a straight right hand from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare tests Patryk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shakespeare throws a series of punches but Patryk moves out of range. #T4#
Shakespeare throws a right hand that Patryk ducks under and follows up with a left that Patryk also avoids with ease.
Patryk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No luck for Patryk with that takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patryk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shakespeare throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Patryk with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shakespeare counters with a left to the body.
Patryk is breathing heavily.
Shakespeare lands an overhand right.
Shakespeare lands a big right hook! Patryk looks hurt but is still standing! Shakespeare lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Patryk falls down and Shakespeare dives in with a huge hammer fist! Patryk's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Shakespeare runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Robbie Shakespeare!
Robbie Shakespeare decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Lukasz Patryk had this to say: 'I will never give up!'.

Event: MFC - 50
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
Shakespeare is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kiely.
Kiely lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shakespeare gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shakespeare takes a swing at Kiely's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Kiely takes the fight into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Kiely.
Kiely tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kiely holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kiely misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kiely lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Robbie Shakespeare has been cut.
Kiely lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kiely gets through Shakespeare's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shakespeare wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kiely has him pressed against the cage.
Kiely effectively controlling the action here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shakespeare working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Shakespeare is trying to force a seperation but Kiely has the dominant position.
Shakespeare wants to get back to striking at distance but Kiely won't allow it.
Kiely'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.
Shakespeare is trying to break the clinch but Kiely has him pressed against the cage.
Kiely lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shakespeare backwards.
Come on Kiely - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kiely makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shakespeare is trying to break the clinch but Kiely is controlling him.
Kiely fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shakespeare.
Kiely is working Shakespeare over against the cage.
Kiely lands a hook that snaps the head of Shakespeare backwards.
Kiely throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Kiely lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shakespeare backwards.
Kiely working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kiely.
Kiely lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shakespeare backwards.
Kiely 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!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kiely.
Shakespeare looks winded!#BC2#
Shakespeare breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kiely cracks Shakespeare with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kiely darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kiely scores with a punch to the head.
Shakespeare rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kiely moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kiely changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kiely swinging wildly here.
Despite the aggression on Shakespeare's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shakespeare misses with a hook.
Shakespeare walks into a stiff left hand from Kiely.#TD#
Kiely darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kiely perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3##SUB#
Kiely 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.
Kiely keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kiely'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.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kiely is keen to just control but Shakespeare is a slippery customer.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shakespeare can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kiely is really struggling to control Shakespeare but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kiely wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shakespeare keeps working.
Kiely passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Kiely swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harrison Kiely!
A very excited looking Harrison Kiely 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: MFC - 48
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Bjornsson misses with a takedown
and Shakespeare counters with a series of strikes. Bjornsson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shakespeare throws a jab but it's blocked by Bjornsson. #TD#
Bjornsson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Bjornsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shakespeare sees it coming and defends easily.
We've been hearing that Bjornsson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Bjornsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shakespeare is just riding it out for now. Bjornsson eventually gives up the hold.
Bjornsson not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Shakespeare is trying to stand back up but Bjornsson is controlling him
Bjornsson 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.#SUB#
Bjornsson is looking for a kimura but Shakespeare is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bjornsson to get the leverage.
Shakespeare is not content to let Bjornsson control the position.
Bjornsson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bjornsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bjornsson stops Shakespeare from getting back to his feet.
Bjornsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shakespeare's head. #SUB#
Bjornsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bjornsson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Bjornsson drops an elbow to the side of Shakespeare's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bjornsson throwing shots but Shakespeare is blocking nicely.
Shakespeare is looking to escape.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bjornsson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Bjornsson moves into the clinch.#TD#
Shakespeare is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bjornsson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Shakespeare to the mat. Shakespeare regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#T3#
Bjornsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bjornsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Bjornsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Bjornsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shakespeare has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Outlier Martial Arts New York. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Bjornsson 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.
Bjornsson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shakespeare's guard.
Bjornsson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shakespeare really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bjornsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bjornsson is trying to control. Shakespeare wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #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.
Shakespeare tries to kick Bjornsson off but Bjornsson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bjornsson is keen to just control but Shakespeare is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Bjornsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shakespeare is just riding it out for now. Bjornsson eventually gives up the hold.
Bjornsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bjornsson is looking for a kimura here.
Bjornsson working Shakespeare over with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Bjornsson 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#
Shakespeare throws an off balance right hand
and Bjornsson counters with a left to the body.
Shakespeare throws a big shot that misses.
Shakespeare misses with a hook.
Shakespeare throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bjornsson. #TD#
Bjornsson drives through with a takedown into Shakespeare's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bjornsson is pushing down on Shakespeare's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shakespeare is fighting to maintain full guard but Bjornsson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shakespeare tries to kick Bjornsson off but Bjornsson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bjornsson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shakespeare can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shakespeare keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shakespeare blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shakespeare's head. #T1##SUB#
Bjornsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shakespeare is just riding it out for now. Bjornsson eventually gives up the hold.
Bjornsson is looking to advance position but Shakespeare won't allow it.
Bjornsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bjornsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shakespeare's head.
Bjornsson wants to take a breather but Shakespeare is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Bjornsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shakespeare sees it coming and defends easily.
Bjornsson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Bjornsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Shakespeare is defending against the submission attempts here by Bjornsson.
Shakespeare taking some punishment here, with Bjornsson in his half guard. #T3#
Bjornsson trying to control the pace.
Shakespeare is trying to stand.
Bjornsson is keen to just control but Shakespeare is a slippery customer.
Shakespeare is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bjornsson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bjornsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shakespeare's head. #SUB#
Bjornsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shakespeare doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bjornsson. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bjornsson wants to take a breather but Shakespeare is having none of it.
Bjornsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bjornsson is looking to advance position but Shakespeare won't allow it.
Bjornsson prevents Shakespeare from standing back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bjornsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shakespeare.
Bjornsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A cross from Shakespeare lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Bjornsson 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.#R3#
Shakespeare throws a hook but Bjornsson blocks it.#CUT2#It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
Bjornsson slips a jab from Shakespeare.#TD#
Bjornsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bjornsson is looking to advance position but Shakespeare won't allow it. #SUB#
Bjornsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson is controlling the pace.
Bjornsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1##SUB#
Bjornsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bjornsson trying to control the action but Shakespeare is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bjornsson is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bjornsson is trying to control. Shakespeare wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shakespeare looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bjornsson thows a huge punch but Shakespeare dodges it nicely.
Bjornsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bjornsson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bjornsson with the ground and pound but Shakespeare uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T3#
Bjornsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bjornsson pushing down on Shakespeare's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bjornsson thows a huge punch but Shakespeare dodges it nicely.
Bjornsson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shakespeare throws a hook to the side of Bjornsson's head but Bjornsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A telegraphed right hand from Shakespeare misses the target.
Bjornsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shakespeare is fending him off so far but Bjornsson persists. Nope, Shakespeare circles away and we're back to standing.
Shakespeare misses with a body shot. #CL#
Bjornsson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shakespeare blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bjornsson works on Shakespeare's body with a couple of short punches.
Shakespeare tries to break the clinch but Bjornsson is controlling the position.
Bjornsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shakespeare gets underhooks to prevent Bjornsson's takedown attempt.
Bjornsson trying to stall but Shakespeare improves his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A frustrated look appears on Shakespeare's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shakespeare tries to break the clinch but Bjornsson is controlling the position. #BC2#
Shakespeare breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Bjornsson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Shakespeare looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bjornsson throws a hook but Shakespeare blocks it.
Shakespeare looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bjornsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shakespeare tries to bum rush Bjornsson with a series of wild strikes but Bjornsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bjornsson attempts a counter takedown but Shakespeare avoids it well and moves away.
Bjornsson is looking to clinch.
Bjornsson slips a jab from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakespeare scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bjornsson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shakespeare.#T1#
Bjornsson slips under a jab from Shakespeare.
Robbie Shakespeare seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Shakespeare.
Bjornsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shakespeare sprawls and moves away.
Shakespeare misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Bjornsson counters by moving into the clinch.
Bjornsson looking for a takedown.
Come on Bjornsson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bjornsson working aggressively here.
Bjornsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shakespeare backwards.
Bjornsson is working for takedown but Shakespeare is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bjornsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bjornsson goes for a takedown attempt but Shakespeare pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shakespeare works the jab nicely.#T2#
Bjornsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shakespeare missing with a left hand there. Bjornsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shakespeare throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shakespeare throws a low kick, looking for Bjornsson's leg but Bjornsson calmly moves out of range. #CL#
Shakespeare tries to keep at a distance but Bjornsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bjornsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shakespeare is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shakespeare is trying to push Bjornsson away but Bjornsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bjornsson has Shakespeare pressed against the cage, preventing Shakespeare from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bjornsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shakespeare is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shakespeare tries to break the clinch but Bjornsson is controlling the position.
Shakespeare stops a takedown attempt from Bjornsson. #T3#
Shakespeare is trying to break the clinch but Bjornsson is controlling him.
Bjornsson is trying to drag Shakespeare to the mat but Shakespeare just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shakespeare is trying to push Bjornsson away but Bjornsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bjornsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Shakespeare backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shakespeare.
Bjornsson keeps control of Shakespeare as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bjornsson wants a takedown.
Bjornsson is trying to drag Shakespeare to the mat but Shakespeare just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shakespeare wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bjornsson misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shakespeare wants to break free but Bjornsson has control.
Bjornsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shakespeare can do to turn this around?
Shakespeare has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bjornsson is working for takedown but Shakespeare is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Shakespeare escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bjornsson walks into a jab.#TD#
Bjornsson gets a takedown into half guard.
Shakespeare is staying active underneath Bjornsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shakespeare blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson prevents Shakespeare from standing back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robbie Shakespeare dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson'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. This is the final round!#R5#
Shakespeare misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bjornsson.
It looked like Bjornsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shakespeare fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bjornsson on the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Bjornsson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bjornsson.
Shakespeare throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Bjornsson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shakespeare tries to break free but Bjornsson pushes him back against the cage.
Bjornsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Shakespeare manages to break the clinch.
Shakespeare throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shakespeare misses with a hook.
Shakespeare misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Bjornsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shakespeare.
Bjornsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bjornsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shakespeare counters with a three punch combo that has Bjornsson backing up. Bjornsson nods at Shakespeare to acknowledge the strikes.#CUT2#Eddie Bjornsson's cut is getting worse.
Shakespeare thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Bjornsson misses its target.
Shakespeare throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Bjornsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shakespeare, pushing him back against the cage.
Bjornsson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shakespeare fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bjornsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Shakespeare swings widly with a right hand
and Bjornsson counters with a left to the body.
Good exchange - Shakespeare coming out on top.
Bjornsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Robbie Shakespeare has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Shakespeare.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shakespeare fails to land with a series of punches.
Shakespeare throws the left hand but Bjornsson avoids the punch easily.
Shakespeare swats away the attempt to clinch by Bjornsson.#CL#
Bjornsson clinches up with Shakespeare and pushes him back against the cage.
Shakespeare gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bjornsson.
Shakespeare is trying to break the clinch but Bjornsson is controlling him.#BC2#
Shakespeare manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Bjornsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shakespeare swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shakespeare throws a right and a left that Bjornsson avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Shakespeare misses.
Bjornsson jabs at Shakespeare's body.
Shakespeare tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bjornsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Shakespeare.
No luck for Bjornsson with that takedown attempt.
Bjornsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Shakespeare circles away.
Shakespeare throws a shot from downtown. Bjornsson moves away and avoids it.
Shakespeare misses with a left hand
and Bjornsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eddie Bjornsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bjornsson ducks under a wild hook from Shakespeare.#T4#
Shakespeare throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bjornsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shakespeare paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bjornsson connects with a jab.
Bjornsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shakespeare jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bjornsson.
Bjornsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shakespeare manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shakespeare circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bjornsson shoots in for a takedown but Shakespeare shows good takedown defense.
Bjornsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Bjornsson pushes Shakespeare up against the cage in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robbie Shakespeare comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bjornsson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 48:47
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Bjornsson!
Eddie Bjornsson retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Eddie Bjornsson, 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: MFC - 46
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Patryk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shakespeare's waist but Shakespeare gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Patryk off to one side.
Shakespeare lands a jab to Patryk's midsection.
Shakespeare falls off balance throwing a combination
and Patryk counters with a left and a right that stings Shakespeare.
Shakespeare lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shakespeare displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Patryk.
Shakespeare is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Patryk.
Patryk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#It looks like Lukasz Patryk has been cut.#CL2#
Patryk clinches up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Patryk.#BC#
Shakespeare escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shakespeare lands a jab.#T1#
Shakespeare scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Patryk closes the distance and clinches up with Shakespeare, looking for a takedown. Patryk pushes Shakespeare against the cage but Shakespeare circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Robbie Shakespeare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukasz Patryk.
Patryk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Patryk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Patryk fails with the takedown.
Patryk is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Shakespeare moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robbie Shakespeare!
A relieved looking Robbie Shakespeare thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Lukasz Patryk had this to say: 'I will never give up!'.

Event: MFC - 45
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Shakespeare blocks a jab.
A left lands for Kiely.
Kiely connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shakespeare's hands.
Kiely slips under a jab.
Shakespeare throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kiely counters with a right hand to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kiely or perhaps it was just good defense by Shakespeare, which made it look bad.
Kiely throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT2#It looks like Robbie Shakespeare has been cut.
Shakespeare 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.
Shakespeare misses with a right hand
and Kiely counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shakespeare rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kiely counters with a stiff right hand.
Kiely swings for the body but Shakespeare moves out of range.
Robbie Shakespeare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Shakespeare does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shakespeare swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kiely changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Kiely pushes Shakespeare up against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kiely as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
Kiely scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shakespeare is looking to break free of the clinch but Kiely has double underhooks.
Kiely lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kiely holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kiely scores with a shoulder strike.
Kiely lands with a light punch inside.
Kiely lands with a light punch inside.
Kiely tries a body shot but Shakespeare blocks it. #BC#
Shakespeare pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kiely feints a jab promting Shakespeare to slip. Kiely then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shakespeare slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Shakespeare takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiely listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shakespeare misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Kiely closes the distance and pushes Shakespeare back into the cage.#T2#
Shakespeare blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Kiely to work.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiely. #BC#
Shakespeare's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kiely shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shakespeare eats them both and turns towards Kiely to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Shakespeare walks into a jab.
Kiely pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shakespeare back to the cage. Kiely follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A telegraphed right hand from Shakespeare misses the target.
Kiely drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shakespeare defends it well.
Shakespeare pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shakespeare throws a right hand that misses
and Kiely counters with a series of strikes. Shakespeare will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kiely!
Nice uppercut there from Kiely.
Shakespeare throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shakespeare misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Kiely throws a combination. Shakespeare tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kiely lands with a nice body punch.
Shakespeare throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Kiely counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiely wants to pass to mount but Shakespeare is defending the position.
Kiely moves into full mount! Shakespeare won't be happy about that!
Kiely takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shakespeare on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shakespeare tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Kiely looking to secure an arm triangle but Shakespeare defends it well. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiely controlling his opponent.
Shakespeare wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #SUB2#
Kiely looking to isolate an arm here. Shakespeare doesn't see it coming and as Kiely extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Kiely!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harrison Kiely!
A relieved looking Harrison Kiely 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: MFC - 42
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare throws a poor cross that misses
and Bjornsson counters with a right hand to the body.
Shakespeare lands a jab to the head.
Bjornsson misses with a wild body shot.
Shakespeare keeps the fight on the outside.
Shakespeare misses with a right hand
letting Bjornsson counter with a right hand.
Shakespeare throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bjornsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bjornsson slips under a jab.
Bjornsson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shakespeare counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakespeare throws a looping overhand right but Bjornsson ducks down to avoid it.
Bjornsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shakespeare misses with a right hand
and Bjornsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Robbie Shakespeare has been cut.
Bjornsson missing with a left hand there. Shakespeare was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Shakespeare swings widly with a right hand
and Bjornsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shakespeare takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shakespeare misses with a straight right.
Shakespeare misses with an uppercut
and Shakespeare takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shakespeare lands with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
Shakespeare will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shakespeare throws a sloppy body shot
letting Bjornsson counter with a right hand.
Shakespeare throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bjornsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Shakespeare misses with a left hand
and Bjornsson counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Bjornsson moves into range and clinches up with Shakespeare.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bjornsson can't get the takedown. #T2##TD2#
Bjornsson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Shakespeare working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bjornsson postures up in Shakespeare's guard and throws a big left but Shakespeare blocks it.
Shakespeare is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bjornsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Shakespeare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shakespeare wants to stand and escape but Bjornsson is having none of it.
Shakespeare on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shakespeare tries to get out of the position.
Shakespeare avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Shakespeare keeping moving, preventing Bjornsson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shakespeare defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bjornsson.
Shakespeare connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bjornsson. Bjornsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bjornsson misses with a takedown
and Shakespeare cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Robbie Shakespeare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Bjornsson.
Bjornsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Bjornsson pushes Shakespeare up against the cage in a clinch.
Bjornsson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shakespeare gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bjornsson has Shakespeare pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shakespeare manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bjornsson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bjornsson scores with a hook to the body.
Shakespeare blocks a body shot from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson tries to throw a body punch but Shakespeare avoids it by throwing Bjornsson back against the cage. #T4##TD2#
Bjornsson tightens his grip and picks Shakespeare up, before dumping him to the ground. Shakespeare manages to land in guard.
Bjornsson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bjornsson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bjornsson trying to control but Shakespeare is working from the bottom.
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!
Bjornsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shakespeare wants to stand and escape but Bjornsson is having none of it.
Bjornsson throwing strikes but missing.
Bjornsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Shakespeare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Bjornsson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Bjornsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bjornsson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shakespeare's guard.
Bjornsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bjornsson winds up and cracks Shakespeare with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bjornsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shakespeare defending well though.
Shakespeare wants to get back to his feet.
Bjornsson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shakespeare knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Bjornsson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Shakespeare!
Bjornsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shakespeare is looking to escape.
Bjornsson controlling from mount.
Bjornsson is continuing to stall.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Bjornsson wants to finish this one by submission but Shakespeare is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Shakespeare is squirming around, avoiding Bjornsson's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bjornsson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Shakespeare is squirming around, avoiding Bjornsson's attempts to control the action.
Shakespeare wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #T3#
Bjornsson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shakespeare has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Bjornsson working the ground and pound effectively. #SUB2#
Bjornsson wants to finish this one by submission but Shakespeare is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson content just to control the position here. #T4#
Bjornsson wants to control the pace but Shakespeare is squirming around nicely.
Bjornsson landing strikes from the mount.#CUT2#Robbie Shakespeare's cut is getting worse.
Bjornsson thowing shots but they're missing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bjornsson is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Bjornsson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eddie Bjornsson!
Eddie Bjornsson is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Eddie Bjornsson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: MFC - 38
Date: Dec 12, 2024

#R1#
Good shot there by Shakespeare.#CUT2#It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
Shakespeare with a nice cross.
Shakespeare swinging wildly here.
Bjornsson scores with a nice head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Shakespeare misses the target.
Bjornsson dives in for a single leg takedown but Shakespeare sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Shakespeare's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shakespeare gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bjornsson has Shakespeare pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bjornsson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Shakespeare tumbling to the mat - Bjornsson dives into Shakespeare's guard.
Bjornsson content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Bjornsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shakespeare swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shakespeare wants to stand but Bjornsson is controlling the position.
We've been hearing that Bjornsson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bjornsson distracts Shakespeare with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ES2#
Shakespeare has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bjornsson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Bjornsson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Bjornsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shakespeare prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bjornsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bjornsson wants a takedown but no success here.
Shakespeare working hard to break the clinch.
Shakespeare is trying to break the clinch but Bjornsson has him pressed against the cage.
Bjornsson is working for takedown but Shakespeare is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bjornsson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shakespeare avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bjornsson wants to take the fight to the mat but Shakespeare manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bjornsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bjornsson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shakespeare up against the cage.#TD#
Bjornsson has clasped his hands together around Shakespeare's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bjornsson taking a breather here. #T3#
Bjornsson trying to control the action but Shakespeare is working from the bottom.
Bjornsson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Shakespeare is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Shakespeare is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bjornsson is controlling him well.#SUB#
Bjornsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shakespeare, who protects the arm well.
Bjornsson working the body and head with strikes. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Bjornsson tries for a kimura but Shakespeare is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shakespeare stops Bjornsson from passing to mount.
Shakespeare is letting Bjornsson control him for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bjornsson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Shakespeare to see if he's OK.#SUB#
Bjornsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shakespeare knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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 Eddie Bjornsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Shakespeare throws a series of punches but Bjornsson moves out of range.
Bjornsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shakespeare as he jumps to the side.
Bjornsson throws a right hand that misses
and Shakespeare counters with a nice uppercut.
Shakespeare throws a looping overhand right but Bjornsson ducks down to avoid it.
Shakespeare attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Some wild striking there from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare is looking to land body kicks.#TD#
Bjornsson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shakespeare can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bjornsson prevents Shakespeare from escaping the position.#SUB#
Bjornsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Shakespeare takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T1#
Bjornsson controls the position.
Bjornsson trying to control the position but Shakespeare is working away. #SUB#
Bjornsson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shakespeare has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bjornsson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bjornsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shakespeare keeps working. #SUB#
Bjornsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shakespeare, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Bjornsson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bjornsson wants to control but Shakespeare is keeping him busy.
Shakespeare is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bjornsson asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Bjornsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3##SUB#
Bjornsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Bjornsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shakespeare is not content to let Bjornsson control the position. #T4#
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.
Shakespeare prevents Bjornsson from moving into mount. #SUB#
Bjornsson tries for a kimura but Shakespeare is defending well. #SUB#
Bjornsson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bjornsson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shakespeare really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bjornsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shakespeare dodges the ground and pound from Bjornsson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Bjornsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson's cut.
That's time! Bjornsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
The crowd cheers as Bjornsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shakespeare doesn't seem phased though.
Shakespeare waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bjornsson.
Bjornsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shakespeare tries to avoid it but Bjornsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shakespeare to the ground. Shakespeare escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shakespeare throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bjornsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Bjornsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shakespeare misses the shot to the body.
Bjornsson tries to clinch there but Shakespeare circles away.
Bjornsson fails to land the takedown.
Shakespeare lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bjornsson. 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.
No luck for Bjornsson with that takedown attempt.
Shakespeare paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shakespeare swinging wildly here. #T1#
Bjornsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Robbie Shakespeare is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut there from Shakespeare.
Bjornsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bjornsson slips under a jab from Shakespeare.
Bjornsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shakespeare moves away.
Shakespeare scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#Eddie Bjornsson's cut is getting worse.
Bjornsson staying out of range there.
Bjornsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bjornsson shoots in for a double leg but Shakespeare sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shakespeare waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bjornsson.
Bjornsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Shakespeare misses with an uppercut. Bjornsson saw that one coming.
Shakespeare rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bjornsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shakespeare avoids the body shot from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bjornsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shakespeare misses the jab.
Bjornsson dives in for a single leg takedown but Shakespeare sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shakespeare is trying to push Bjornsson away but Bjornsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bjornsson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shakespeare after a bit of a struggle.
Bjornsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shakespeare is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shakespeare is trying to force a seperation but Bjornsson has the dominant position.#TD#
Bjornsson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shakespeare being controlled here, momentarily.
Shakespeare wants to stand up but Bjornsson is controlling him. #T3#
Bjornsson landing with the ground and pound.
Bjornsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shakespeare works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bjornsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Shakespeare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Shakespeare is looking to stand up but Bjornsson isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shakespeare tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bjornsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Shakespeare.
Bjornsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shakespeare misses the shot to the body.
Bjornsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bjornsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare misses with a hook. Bjornsson ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Bjornsson does it's job there.
Bjornsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bjornsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shakespeare tries to avoid it but Bjornsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shakespeare to the ground. Shakespeare escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shakespeare! But no joy.
Shakespeare works over Bjornsson's head and body with a nice combination.
Bjornsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shakespeare.
Bjornsson moves away from the strike by Shakespeare.
Bjornsson shoots in for a double leg but Shakespeare sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shakespeare misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Bjornsson counters with a shoot takedown. Shakespeare fights it but they end up in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robbie Shakespeare really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson'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.#R4#
Bjornsson goes for a double leg but Shakespeare avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shakespeare continues to drive forward.
Bjornsson has Shakespeare pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shakespeare manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shakespeare's coach down at The Purpose Martial Arts Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shakespeare's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bjornsson tries to score a body lock takedown but Shakespeare shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bjornsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson tries for a takedown but Shakespeare manages to get underhooks.
Shakespeare can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Shakespeare's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bjornsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shakespeare lands a nice shot that snaps Bjornsson's head back. #CUT2#Eddie Bjornsson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Shakespeare defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bjornsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakespeare misses the shot to the body.
Bjornsson staying out of range there.
Bjornsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shakespeare swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Bjornsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shakespeare.
Bjornsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shakespeare fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shakespeare waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bjornsson.
Shakespeare stuffs the takedown.
Shakespeare throws a right hand that Bjornsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Bjornsson also avoids with ease.
Shakespeare misses with a hook.
Bjornsson fails to land the takedown.
Shakespeare scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bjornsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shakespeare defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bjornsson.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Shakespeare pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bjornsson is out of range and Shakespeare settles back down. #T2#
Shakespeare scores with a jab. Bjornsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bjornsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Shakespeare tries to sprawl out of it but Bjornsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shakespeare manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bjornsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bjornsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shakespeare.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bjornsson ducks under a wild hook from Shakespeare.
Bjornsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shakespeare has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shakespeare misses with a low kick.
Bjornsson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shakespeare defends well and Bjornsson ends up having to push Shakespeare into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bjornsson is pushing Shakespeare up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bjornsson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shakespeare prevents it.
Bjornsson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shakespeare fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T3#
Bjornsson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shakespeare defends well and Bjornsson ends up having to push Shakespeare into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shakespeare is trying to force a seperation but Bjornsson has the dominant position.
Bjornsson lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Shakespeare's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shakespeare throws a body shot but no joy.
Bjornsson blocks a leg kick.
Shakespeare swings for the body but Bjornsson moves out of range.
Shakespeare throws a series of punches but Bjornsson moves out of range.
Shakespeare looks to score with a jab to the body but Bjornsson is just out of range.
Bjornsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Bjornsson moves into the clinch.
Shakespeare is trying to force a seperation but Bjornsson has the dominant position.
Shakespeare is trying to break free.#T4##TD#
Bjornsson lands a takedown into guard.
Bjornsson wants to control from the top but Shakespeare keeps moving.
Bjornsson looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Bjornsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bjornsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Shakespeare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shakespeare wants to get back to his feet but Bjornsson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robbie Shakespeare dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Shakespeare throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bjornsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shakespeare fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bjornsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bjornsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Bjornsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shakespeare as he jumps to the side.
Shakespeare looks to land a right hand but Bjornsson moved out of range.
Shakespeare leaves Bjornsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bjornsson. 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.
Shakespeare bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bjornsson's head backwards.
Bjornsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Bjornsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shakespeare leaves Bjornsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T1#
Bjornsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shakespeare.
No luck for Bjornsson with that takedown attempt.
Robbie Shakespeare seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shakespeare misses with the combination.
Bjornsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shakespeare is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shakespeare is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson tries for a takedown but Shakespeare circles away easily
and Shakespeare cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shakespeare misses with a looping right.
Shakespeare uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bjornsson has time to react.#CUT2#Jeez, Eddie Bjornsson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Shakespeare throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bjornsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Shakespeare tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shakespeare lands a two punch combo.
Bjornsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Shakespeare tries to sprawl out of it but Bjornsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shakespeare manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bjornsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shakespeare lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shakespeare.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Robbie Shakespeare!
Robbie Shakespeare is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Robbie Shakespeare thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: MFC - 37
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Mantzurin looks for a takedown but Shakespeare sprawls well.
Shakespeare throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shakespeare throws a jab but it's blocked by Mantzurin.
Shakespeare waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mantzurin.
An inside leg kick from Shakespeare misses.
A slow jab from Shakespeare misses its intended target.
Shakespeare 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.
Mantzurin closes the distance but Shakespeare moves to the side
and Shakespeare cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Monni Mantzurin has been cut.
Shakespeare misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakespeare misses with a hook to the body
and Mantzurin counters with a three punch combo that has Shakespeare backing up. Shakespeare nods at Mantzurin to acknowledge the strikes.
Shakespeare throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Despite the aggression on Mantzurin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mantzurin throws a leg kick
and Shakespeare counters with a stiff right hand.
Shakespeare scores with the left hand. Mantzurin knows he should have avoided that one.
Shakespeare throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mantzurin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Shakespeare throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mantzurin throws a fast counter high kick but Shakespeare manages to duck under it in time.
Shakespeare tries to land a front kick but Mantzurin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shakespeare sets himself, and Mantzurin steps forward looking for the clinch! Shakespeare avoids it this time.
Shakespeare throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Mantzurin stumbling backwards into the cage! Mantzurin bounces back off the cage towards Shakespeare, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Shakespeare lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Shakespeare celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Robbie Shakespeare!
During a confident post fight interview, Robbie Shakespeare thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Monni Mantzurin had this to say: 'blaaaahhhh.....'.

Event: MFC - 34
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Patryk scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Patryk trying to control from half guard but Shakespeare is working away.
Shakespeare blocking the ground and pound attempt from Patryk.
Patryk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shakespeare does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Patryk sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Shakespeare has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Patryk works his way into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakespeare squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #T1#
Patryk looking to control but Shakespeare is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Patryk throwing strikes here but Shakespeare is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Shakespeare is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
Patryk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Patryk throwing strikes here but Shakespeare is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Shakespeare is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #SUB2#
Patryk looking for a guillotine from mount but Shakespeare is having none of it.
Patryk controlling from mount. #T2#
Shakespeare is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Patryk can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shakespeare is looking to escape.
Patryk is trying to take his opponent's back.
Shakespeare blocking the ground and pound.
Shakespeare is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy. #T3#
Patryk thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Shakespeare is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Patryk takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shakespeare is trying to stand.
Patryk tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Patryk tries to control but Shakespeare wriggling away.
Patryk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Patryk working for a guillotine from mount but Shakespeare is in no mood to give up. #T4##SUB2#
Patryk throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Shakespeare has his hands clasped together but Patryk breaks the hold and Shakespeare is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Patryk!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lukasz Patryk!
Lukasz Patryk is the new heavyweight champion!
Lukasz Patryk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MFC - 31
Date: Nov 14, 2024

#R1#
Shakespeare looks to throw the jab but Legs is out of range.
Legs with a nice cross.
Legs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shakespeare lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Legs at a distance.
Legs lands a head kick!
Shakespeare throws a predictable looking body shot
and Legs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shakespeare jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Legs throws the left hand but Shakespeare avoids the punch easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Legs checks a leg kick.
Shakespeare misses with a few strikes there.
Shakespeare takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circling - Shakespeare throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shakespeare bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Legs's head.#CUT#It looks like Crazy Legs has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shakespeare takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shakespeare misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Legs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shakespeare throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Legs counters with a series of strikes. Shakespeare will be more careful next time no doubt.
Legs moves forwards but Shakespeare connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Legs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shakespeare tests Legs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shakespeare connects with a crisp jab.
Legs avoids the body shot from Shakespeare.
A jab from Shakespeare finds it's way through Legs's defenses. #CUT#That has opened up Crazy Legs's cut even more.
No joy there for Legs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shakespeare 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.
Legs thuds a left hand into Shakespeare's body.
Shakespeare throws a jab when Legs was well out of range.
It seemed like Legs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shakespeare throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shakespeare looks to throw the jab but Legs is out of range.
Legs lands a jab.
Robbie Shakespeare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shakespeare misses with an uppercut
and Legs counters with a nice uppercut.
Shakespeare rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Legs counters with a left and a right that stings Shakespeare.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Legs - that will leave a mark!
Legs fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Legs.
Legs moves out of range of the body kick.
Shakespeare misses with a body shot
and Legs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shakespeare swings widly with a right hand
and Legs counters with a stiff right hand.
Legs ducks under a wild hook from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Legs slips a jab from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare misses with a leg kick
and Legs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shakespeare throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shakespeare takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Legs looks to land a right hand but Shakespeare moved out of range.
It looked like Shakespeare wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Legs misses with a looping right.
Legs delivers a nice body kick.
Legs scores with a jab to the head.
Shakespeare misses with a jab, cross combination.
Legs tries to counter with a clinch but Shakespeare shakes him off and moves away.
Shakespeare lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shakespeare throws a wild body kick that Legs sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Crunch! Legs slams his shin into Shakespeare's torso.
Legs slips a jab from Shakespeare.
Legs scores with a push kick.
Legs scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shakespeare throws a body punch but Legs moves out of range.
Legs appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Shakespeare misses.
Shakespeare throws a hook to the side of Legs's head but Legs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Legs stalks Shakespeare and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shakespeare's face. Shakespeare staggers backwards, shaken.
Legs tries to move into range but Shakespeare moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shakespeare is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shakespeare throws a looping overhand right but Legs ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Legs misses.
Shakespeare jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Legs ducks under a wild hook from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare misses with a right hand
and Legs counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shakespeare throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Shakespeare on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shakespeare throws a wild body kick that Legs sees coming a mile off.
Shakespeare misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Legs.
Legs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shakespeare counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#The cut above Crazy Legs's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Shakespeare misses with a series of wild punches.
Shakespeare throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It seemed like Legs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Legs cracks Shakespeare with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A slapping body kick lands there for Legs.
Legs lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shakespeare will feel that in the morning.
Shakespeare misses with a left hand
and Legs counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Legs lands a front kick.
Shakespeare has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Legs.
Jab, jab by Legs - just one landing.
Legs throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Crazy Legs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Crazy Legs's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Shakespeare throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shakespeare takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shakespeare throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shakespeare misses with a looping right.
Legs scores with a spinning back kick!
Legs defending well as Shakespeare loads up on a big left hand.
Legs throws out a counter right but Shakespeare avoids it with no problem.
Shakespeare lands a two punch combo.
Legs tests Shakespeare's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Legs scores with a jab.
Shakespeare misses with an uppercut.
Crazy Legs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Legs throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Legs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shakespeare misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legs slips under a jab from Shakespeare.
Legs tries to counter by closing the distance.
Shakespeare throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shakespeare will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Legs as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Legs moves away from the strike by Shakespeare.
Shakespeare looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Legs moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Legs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shakespeare circles away quickly and effectively.
Shakespeare throws a lazy uppercut
and Legs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shakespeare wants to slow Legs down by chopping away at his legs.
Legs throws out a counter right but Shakespeare avoids it with no problem.
Legs tests Shakespeare's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Legs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shakespeare ducks under a wild hook from Legs.
Legs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Legs thuds his shin into the meat of Shakespeare's side.
Shakespeare misses with a hook
letting Legs counter with a right hand.
Shakespeare swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Legs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare misses with a looping left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shakespeare misses with a lunging right hand
and Legs counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Legs!
A left lands for Legs.
A jab from Shakespeare misses.
Shakespeare ducks right into an uppercut from Legs.
Legs blocks a jab.
Shakespeare steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Legs. That one must have hurt.
Legs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare misses with a looping left.
Nice body kick from Legs.
Legs blocks a jab.
Shakespeare with a nice cross.
Shakespeare misses with a hook
and Legs counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Legs lands with a slapping head kick.
Legs staying out of range there.
Shakespeare uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Legs with a jab.#T3#
A lazy left from Legs finds it's target.
Shakespeare throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Legs counters with a nice body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Shakespeare. Those never looked like landing.
Shakespeare misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shakespeare rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shakespeare takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Legs lands with an overhand left.
Shakespeare looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Legs scores with a push kick.
Legs slips a straight right by Shakespeare.
Legs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shakespeare circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shakespeare misses with a right hand
and Legs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Legs clobbers Shakespeare with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shakespeare throws a jab but it's blocked by Legs.
Legs fails to land with a series of punches.
Shakespeare shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
Shakespeare misses with a straight left.
Shakespeare cracks Legs with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#Crazy Legs's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Shakespeare will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shakespeare rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Legs counters with a two punch combo.
Legs tries to bum rush Shakespeare with a series of wild strikes but Shakespeare uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shakespeare throws the left hand but Legs avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Legs does it's job there.
Shakespeare keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Legs connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shakespeare thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Legs! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shakespeare throws the left hand but Legs avoids the punch easily.
Legs cracks Shakespeare with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shakespeare takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Crazy Legs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Crazy Legs's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Shakespeare misses with an uppercut. Legs saw that one coming.
Legs swings for the body but Shakespeare moves out of range.
Legs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shakespeare.
Legs throws a one two combo.
Legs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Legs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Legs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good exchange - Legs coming out on top.
Legs scores with a kick to the body.
Shakespeare ducks right into an uppercut from Legs.
Shakespeare thows a leg kick but Legs checks it
and Legs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Legs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shakespeare misses with a right hand
letting Legs counter with a 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!
Legs lands a jab to the head.
Shakespeare misses with an uppercut
and Legs counters with a nice uppercut.
Legs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shakespeare.#T1#
A left and a right from Legs both land. Nice combination.
Legs smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Shakespeare.
Legs connects with a right hand. Shakespeare shakes it off.
Legs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shakespeare counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shakespeare throws a jab but it's blocked by Legs.
Legs smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shakespeare. Legs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shakespeare takes one to the chin there.
Shakespeare thows a leg kick but Legs checks it
and Legs counters with a nice kick to the body.
Shakespeare jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shakespeare misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Legs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shakespeare rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Legs counter with a right hand.
Shakespeare takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shakespeare moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Shakespeare closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Legs lands a jab to the head.
Legs staying out of range there.
Legs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shakespeare swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Legs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Legs scores with a sloppy right hand. Shakespeare should have avoided that one.
Legs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shakespeare.
Legs thows a body kick. Shakespeare tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Legs blocks a jab.
Legs lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shakespeare is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Legs.
Shakespeare throws a lazy uppercut
and Legs counters with a nice body shot.
Shakespeare throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shakespeare throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Legs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Shakespeare throws an off balance right hand
and Legs counters with a stiff right hand.
Legs uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shakespeare has time to react.
Shakespeare tries to score with a low kick but Legs moves his leg out of the way.
Legs lands with a nice body kick.
Good shot there by Legs.
Shakespeare jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Legs lands with a kick to the ribs.
Shakespeare pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shakespeare throws the left hand but Legs avoids the punch easily.
Legs throws a head kick that half lands.
Legs dodges the punch combination from Shakespeare.
A low kick from Shakespeare misses
and Legs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Legs lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shakespeare. Legs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Legs goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Shakespeare misses with a lunging right hand
and Legs counters with a left to the body.
Shakespeare misses with an uppercut. Legs saw that one coming.
Legs is looking for the big counter here.
Legs scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Legs throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Legs thows a body kick. Shakespeare tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Legs cracks Shakespeare with an open hand slap.
Shakespeare throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Legs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Legs staying out of range there.
Shakespeare misses with an uppercut
and Legs finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Legs slips a jab from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare wants to slow Legs down by chopping away at his legs.
Danga de danga de dang - Shakespeare scores with a four punch combination!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Crazy Legs really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Crazy Legs'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.#R4#
Legs pushes Shakespeare away with a front kick.
Shakespeare lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Legs circles away quickly and effectively.
Shakespeare clobbers Legs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Legs moves out of range as Shakespeare strikes.
Legs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Legs.
Shakespeare misses with a right hand
and Legs counters with a straight right hand.
Legs throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Shakespeare takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Legs scores with a jab to the head.
Legs throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shakespeare takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shakespeare has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Legs finds it's way round the side to connect with Shakespeare's head.
Legs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare throws a hook to the side of Legs's head but Legs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Shakespeare looks to land a left hand but Legs moved out of range nicely.
Legs thows a body kick. Shakespeare tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Shakespeare dodges the punch combination from Legs.
Sloppy strikes from Shakespeare. Those never looked like landing.
Legs paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shakespeare misses with a hook
and Legs counters with a series of strikes. Shakespeare will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Legs. Shakespeare shrugs it off though.
Legs throws a combination. Shakespeare tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Decent striking displayed by Shakespeare there.
Jab by Shakespeare.
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!
Shakespeare throws a low kick but Legs avoids it.
Shakespeare goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Legs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shakespeare at a distance. #T2#
Legs moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Shakespeare pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shakespeare with a nice cross.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Robbie Shakespeare!
Robbie Shakespeare retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Robbie Shakespeare 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.
Crazy Legs was interviewed post fight and said 'I got paid, I win'.

Event: MFC - 29
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Shakespeare throws the left hand but Gayweather avoids the punch easily.
Shakespeare jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shakespeare's coach down at The Purpose Martial Arts Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shakespeare's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gayweather connects with a jab.
Shakespeare pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gayweather is out of range and Shakespeare settles back down.
Gayweather cracks Shakespeare with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#It looks like Robbie Shakespeare has been cut.
Gayweather misses with a few strikes there.
Gayweather misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shakespeare.
Gayweather fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shakespeare looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shakespeare throws out a loose jab but Gayweather uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gayweather getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gayweather fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shakespeare manages to avoid it.
Gayweather throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shakespeare sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shakespeare throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gayweather counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shakespeare thinking.
Shakespeare sizes up Gayweather with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shakespeare misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Gayweather misses the target.
Gayweather throws a series of punches but Shakespeare avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Shakespeare misses with an uppercut. Gayweather saw that one coming.
Gayweather swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gayweather misses with the combination.
Gayweather defending well as Shakespeare loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Gayweather.
A little feinted left hand from Gayweather on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shakespeare scores with a jab. Gayweather acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gayweather scores with a nice head shot.
Shakespeare misses with a double jab.
Robbie Shakespeare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gayweather lands a glancing blow to the side of Shakespeare's head.
Gayweather ducks right into an uppercut from Shakespeare.
Gayweather scores with a nice strike.
Shakespeare throws out a loose jab but Gayweather uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gayweather was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shakespeare misses with an uppercut. Gayweather saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Gayweather misses its target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shakespeare throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Shakespeare on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gayweather misses with the combination.
Nice straight punches there by Gayweather. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gayweather.
Gayweather misses with an uppercut. Shakespeare saw that one coming.
Gayweather jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shakespeare let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A cross from Shakespeare lands.
Gayweather keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shakespeare throws an overhand right that lands on Gayweather's shoulder, as Gayweather tries to avoid the shot.
Gayweather seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shakespeare takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shakespeare looks to land a right hand but Gayweather moved out of range.
Shakespeare throws a hook to the side of Gayweather's head but Gayweather sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shakespeare wants to land a leg kick but Gayweather is out of range.
It looked like Gayweather was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Shakespeare with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gayweather to score with a decent uppercut.
Shakespeare throws a monster overhand right that drops Gayweather! Shakespeare follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robbie Shakespeare!
Robbie Shakespeare is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Robbie Shakespeare, 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: MFC - 26
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Shakespeare misses the target.
Shakespeare throws a jab but it's blocked by Patryk.
Shakespeare misses with a looping right.#CL#
Patryk rushes Shakespeare and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Patryk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shakespeare finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Patryk shoots in but Shakespeare avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Robbie Shakespeare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Patryk is defended easily by Shakespeare.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakespeare is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Patryk. #TD#
Patryk closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Shakespeare's guard.
Shakespeare is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Patryk works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Shakespeare won't allow Patryk to pass to mount.
Patryk is looking to take a break and control but Shakespeare is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Patryk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shakespeare's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shakespeare can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shakespeare pushes Patryk off looking to stand but Patryk dives back in and keeps control. #SU#
Patryk escapes and gets back to his feet.
Patryk misses with a head kick.
Shakespeare looks to throw the jab but Patryk is out of range.
Shakespeare cracks Patryk with an open hand slap.#CUT2#It looks like Lukasz Patryk has been cut.
Patryk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shakespeare looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukasz Patryk. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Shakespeare.
Patryk seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Patryk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shakespeare connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Patryk's hands.
Patryk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Shakespeare to counter with a crisp jab.
Shakespeare's coach down at The Purpose Martial Arts Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shakespeare's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Robbie Shakespeare is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shakespeare misses with a hook.
Shakespeare looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shakespeare throws a right hand that misses
enabling Patryk to counter with a crisp jab.
Patryk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Patryk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shakespeare throws a hook but Patryk avoids it easily.
Patryk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes from Shakespeare. Those never looked like landing.
Shakespeare looks to throw the jab but Patryk is out of range.
Shakespeare throws a jab but it's blocked by Patryk. #T3##CL#
Patryk drives through and clinches with Shakespeare against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Shakespeare's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shakespeare is looking to break free of the clinch but Patryk has double underhooks.
Shakespeare can't break the clinch.
Patryk has Shakespeare pressed against the cage, preventing Shakespeare from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Patryk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shakespeare's efforts to push away.
Patryk has Shakespeare pressed against the cage, preventing Shakespeare from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shakespeare gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Patryk.
Patryk fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shakespeare is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Patryk tries for a takedown but Shakespeare manages to get underhooks. #BC2#
Shakespeare pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shakespeare misses with a low kick.
Patryk slips a jab from Shakespeare.
Patryk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Patryk shoots in looking for a takedown. Shakespeare tries to sprawl out of it but Patryk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shakespeare manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shakespeare tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Patryk was well out of range. Poor timing from Shakespeare.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robbie Shakespeare dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lukasz Patryk's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Patryk ducks under a wild hook from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare scores with a crisp jab that stopped Patryk in his tracks.
Shakespeare throws a right hand that misses
and Patryk counters with a left and a right that stings Shakespeare.
Shakespeare scores with a nice strike.
Shakespeare keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Patryk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Patryk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shakespeare.
Patryk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakespeare is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Patryk.
Patryk throws a combination. Shakespeare tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Patryk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shakespeare moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patryk shoots in and drives through. Shakespeare sprawls well.
Shakespeare fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Patryk manages to avoid it.#T1#
Patryk shoots for a takedown but Shakespeare saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukasz Patryk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patryk throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Patryk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shakespeare lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Patryk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Patryk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shakespeare appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shakespeare rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Patryk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shakespeare misses with a looping right.
Patryk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Patryk lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shakespeare lands a nice shot to the body.
Shakespeare throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Patryk counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shakespeare keeps the fight on the outside.
Patryk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shakespeare.#T2#
Patryk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shakespeare sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Patryk somewhat.
Shakespeare misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Patryk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice defenses there by Patryk.
Patryk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shakespeare.
As Shakespeare tries to get set, Patryk tries to push him back and clinch up but Shakespeare manages to avoid the attempt.
Patryk tries for a takedown but Shakespeare sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Patryk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shakespeare throws out the jab.
Shakespeare defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Patryk.
Shakespeare fails to land with a series of punches.
Shakespeare swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Patryk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shakespeare lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shakespeare misses with a low kick as Patryk jumps back.
Patryk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shakespeare pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Patryk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shakespeare to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#Lukasz Patryk's cut is getting worse.
Patryk throws a series of punches but Shakespeare moves out of range.
Shakespeare misses with an uppercut. Patryk saw that one coming.
Patryk slips a straight right by Shakespeare.
Patryk is looking for a counter combo.
Shakespeare throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Patryk on the side of the head. #T4#
Patryk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shakespeare misses with a straight right.
Shakespeare throws an off balance right hand
and Patryk counters with a three punch combo that has Shakespeare backing up. Shakespeare nods at Patryk to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patryk shoots for a double leg takedown but Shakespeare sprawls well. He's pushed Patryk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Patryk shoots and misses
and Shakespeare counters with a stiff right hand.
Shakespeare takes a swing at Patryk's ribcage but misses.
Shakespeare looks to land a left hand but Patryk moved out of range nicely.
Shakespeare throws a hook but Patryk avoids it easily.
Shakespeare will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Patryk ducks under a wild hook from Shakespeare.
A punch combination from Shakespeare misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robbie Shakespeare showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lukasz Patryk's cut.
That's time! Patryk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Patryk is defended easily by Shakespeare.
Patryk is looking to clinch.
Shakespeare jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Robbie Shakespeare seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shakespeare looks to throw the jab but Patryk is out of range.
Patryk appears to be looking for a big counter.
Patryk fails to land the takedown.
Patryk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakespeare changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Patryk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare misses with an uppercut. Patryk saw that one coming.
Patryk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Patryk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare throws a jab but it's blocked by Patryk.
Patryk drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shakespeare sprawls and moves away.
Shakespeare throws a one two combo.
Nice takedown defense from Shakespeare. No joy for Patryk on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukasz Patryk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shakespeare cracks Patryk's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Patryk slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Shakespeare can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robbie Shakespeare!
After winning the bout, Robbie Shakespeare thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Lukasz Patryk stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will never give up!'.

Event: MFC - 24
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
Legs scoring well with a low kick there.
Legs misses with a hook.
Shakespeare missing with a left hand there. Legs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shakespeare swinging wildly here.
Shakespeare throws a shot from downtown. Legs moves away and avoids it.
Legs throwing a counter right hand but Shakespeare manages to avoid it.
Shakespeare misses with a looping right.
Legs throws a nice looking combination but Shakespeare bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Legs works the jab nicely.
Shakespeare fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Legs manages to avoid it.
Shakespeare is looking to score with low kicks.
Legs ducks under a wild hook from Shakespeare.
A swing and a miss from Shakespeare.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakespeare misses with a body punch
and Legs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shakespeare misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Legs was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shakespeare takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legs lands with a cross.
Legs tries to clinch up but Shakespeare circles away and keeps his distance.
Shakespeare looks to land a right hand but Legs moved out of range.#T1#
Shakespeare misses with a wild body shot.
Shakespeare will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shakespeare rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Legs counters with an outside leg kick.
Legs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare throws a body punch but Legs moves out of range.
Shakespeare takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Legs moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Legs lands with a hook. Shakespeare tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Legs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Legs throws a right and a left that Shakespeare avoids nicely.
Shakespeare pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Legs connects with a looping right hand.
Shakespeare throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Legs counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Legs scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shakespeare working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
Shakespeare working hard to break the clinch.
Legs scores with a shot to the side of Shakespeare's head.
Legs lands a right hand.
Legs lands a hook that snaps the head of Shakespeare backwards.
Legs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shakespeare working hard to break the clinch.
Shakespeare's coach down at The Purpose Martial Arts Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shakespeare's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Legs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT#It looks like Robbie Shakespeare has been cut.
Shakespeare tries to break free but Legs pushes him back against the cage.
Legs tries to work over Shakespeare's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shakespeare is trying to force a seperation but Legs has the dominant position.
Shakespeare can't break the clinch.
Legs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Legs lands a hook that snaps the head of Shakespeare backwards.
Shakespeare wants to break free but Legs has control. #T3#
Shakespeare has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Legs is struggling to control the position.
Shakespeare tries to circle away but Legs has him pinned against the cage.
Shakespeare is trying to break the clinch but Legs has him pressed against the cage.
Shakespeare letting Legs take a breather here.
Shakespeare is trying to break free.
Legs stalling.
Legs has Shakespeare pressed against the cage, preventing Shakespeare from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Legs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shakespeare blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Legs's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Shakespeare blocks a body shot from Legs. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Legs scores with a shoulder strike.
Legs lands a hook that snaps the head of Shakespeare backwards.
Shakespeare working hard to break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Legs.
Legs can't find room to land a body shot as Shakespeare controls the action.
Legs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shakespeare backwards.
Legs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shakespeare backwards.
Shakespeare is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Legs lands with a left to the head.
Legs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Legs scores with a shot to the side of Shakespeare's head.
Shakespeare wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Legs.
Legs scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Crazy Legs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robbie Shakespeare'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#
Shakespeare throws a right and a left that Legs avoids nicely.
Shakespeare rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Legs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Legs scores with a one two! Shakespeare had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Legs connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Legs throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Legs moves out of range of the strikes.
Legs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shakespeare misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Legs.
Legs stuns Shakespeare with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Legs lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shakespeare tries to bum rush Legs with a series of wild strikes but Legs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Legs is looking for a counter combo.
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!
Legs lunges at Shakespeare with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shakespeare's hand.
Legs fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shakespeare looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Legs tries to counter by clinching up but Shakespeare breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Legs clinches.
Legs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shakespeare can do to turn this around?
Legs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shakespeare's efforts to push away.
A bit of stalling here from Legs. #T1#
Shakespeare wants to break free but Legs has control.
Legs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shakespeare.
Legs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Legs - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shakespeare letting Legs take a breather here.
Legs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shakespeare's efforts to push away.
Legs stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Legs has Shakespeare pressed against the cage. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#BC2#
Shakespeare breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Legs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shakespeare stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big left from Shakespeare misses.
Shakespeare throws a jab when Legs was well out of range.
Crazy Legs is winning the standup battle so far.
Shakespeare throws an off balance right hand
and Legs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Legs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shakespeare.
A nice inside leg kick there by Legs. That's going to slow Shakespeare down.
Shakespeare misses the jab.
Legs cracks a nice hook into Shakespeare's ribs.
The crowd cheers as Legs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shakespeare doesn't seem phased though.
Shakespeare takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#It looks like Crazy Legs has been cut.
Legs throws a body shot but no joy.
Robbie Shakespeare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shakespeare at a distance.
Shakespeare loads up on a big right hand but Legs slips the punch.
Legs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shakespeare looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Shakespeare misses with an uppercut.
Shakespeare misses with a looping right.
Legs tries to counter by clinching up but Shakespeare breaks away and moves out of range.
Shakespeare lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Legs circles away quickly and effectively.
Legs keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Legs scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shakespeare doesn't seem bothered though.
Shakespeare lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Legs thuds a left hand into Shakespeare's body.
Shakespeare misses with an uppercut
and Legs makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Legs moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Legs tries to bum rush Shakespeare with a series of wild strikes but Shakespeare uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Legs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shakespeare moves away.
Legs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Legs moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shakespeare throws a poor cross that misses
and Legs counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shakespeare thinking.
Shakespeare throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Shakespeare looks to land a body kick but Legs moved away.
Legs tries to counter by clinching up but Shakespeare breaks away and moves out of range.
Shakespeare looks to throw the jab but Legs is out of range.
A head kick from Legs lands but Shakespeare takes it in his stride.
Shakespeare takes a swing at Legs's ribcage but misses.
And Legs counters with a quick kick to the body but Shakespeare blocks it.
Legs slips under a jab.
Shakespeare misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Legs.
Legs feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Legs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Legs moves away from the strike by Shakespeare.
Shakespeare has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Legs finds it's way round the side to connect with Shakespeare's head.
Shakespeare misses with an uppercut
and Legs counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A big right from Shakespeare misses.
Nice body punch from Legs.
Shakespeare is breathing heavily.
Shakespeare waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Legs.
Legs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Legs throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shakespeare.
Shakespeare lands the left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Crazy Legs dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Legs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shakespeare throws out the jab.
Legs ducks under a wild hook from Shakespeare.
A slow jab from Shakespeare misses its intended target.
Legs scores with a jab.
Legs moves away from the strike by Shakespeare.
Legs moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shakespeare throws a right hand that misses
and Legs counters with a right hand to the body.
Legs ducks under a wild hook from Shakespeare.#CL#
Legs forces Shakespeare back against the cage and clinches.
Legs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Legs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shakespeares head.
A short body shot lands from Legs as the two fighters clinch.
Crazy Legs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Legs on the inside.
Shakespeare takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shakespeare wants to get back to striking at distance but Legs won't allow it.
Legs scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Legs misses with a punch to the body.
Shakespeare's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Legs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Legs stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Legs works on Shakespeare's body with a couple of short punches.
Legs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Legs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Legs lands with a left to the head.
Legs scores with a shoulder strike.
Legs lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shakespeare working hard to break the clinch.
Legs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Legs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Robbie Shakespeare has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Legs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shakespeare misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shakespeare looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Legs lands with a right to the head.
Legs stalling against the cage.
Legs stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Legs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shakespeare backwards.
Legs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Legs as the two fighters clinch.
Legs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shakespeare backwards.
Legs lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#Shakespeare is rocked!
Legs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shakespeare is still on wobbly legs! Can Legs finish him?#T3#
Legs manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Legs.
Legs creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Shakespeare's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Shakespeare drops to his knees and Legs pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crazy Legs!
After winning the bout, Crazy Legs thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: MFC - 21
Date: Sep 28, 2024

#R1#
Shakespeare connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#It looks like John Albertson has been cut.
Shakespeare throws a series of punches but Albertson moves out of range.
Albertson shoots in but no luck this time. #KD#
Shakespeare lands a big right hand that sends Albertson crashing to the mat! Shakespeare stays standing though and waves Albertson back to his feet!#ROC#Albertson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Albertson glances at the clock... BAM! Shakespeare nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Albertson crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Albertson is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robbie Shakespeare!
Robbie Shakespeare thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Thai vs Gustafsson 2
Date: Sep 15, 2024

#R1#
Shakespeare misses with a hook.
Joe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shakespeare tries to bum rush Joe with a series of wild strikes but Joe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shakespeare misses with a body kick.
Shakespeare throws the left hand but Joe avoids the punch easily.
Joe dodges the punch combination from Shakespeare. #TD2#
Joe dives in and scores a takedown into Shakespeare's guard.
Joe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Joe scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joe throwing strikes from guard but Shakespeare blocks nicely.
Joe seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Joe postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shakespeare is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Joe, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Joe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shakespeare doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Joe is tightening it up a little... Shakespeare has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Shakespeare reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Shakespeare taps out! Nice BJJ there by Joe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Buddah Joe!

Event: SMASH: Thai vs Franc
Date: Aug 17, 2024

#R1#
Kirin misses the shot to the body.
Shakespeare throws a shot from downtown. Kirin moves away and avoids it.
Kokkoro Kirin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shakespeare throws a big shot that misses.
Kirin checks a low kick from Shakespeare.
Kirin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shakespeare appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Kirin closes the distance and clinches.
I was talking to Kirin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Shakespeare prevents a body shot from Kirin.
Kirin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kirin misses with a body punch.
Shakespeare working hard to break the clinch.
Kirin misses with the head strike.
Shakespeare blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Kirin.
Kirin lands an uppercut.
Kirin lands an elbow that stopped Shakespeare in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Robbie Shakespeare has been cut.
Shakespeare wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shakespeare wants to get back to striking at distance but Kirin won't allow it. #T1#
Shakespeare takes an elbow to the temple. #BC2#
Shakespeare escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shakespeare is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kirin.
Kirin connects with a body shot.
Shakespeare throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kirin scores with a nice strike.
Shakespeare throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Kirin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kirin.
Kirin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kirin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kirin lands with a short shot to the head.
Shakespeare blocks an uppercut.
Shakespeare tries to circle away but Kirin has him pinned against the cage.
Kirin lands a nice elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shakespeare is trying to break the clinch but Kirin has him pressed against the cage.
Kirin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kirin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Robbie Shakespeare's cut even more.#T2#
A right hand to the body from Kirin.
Kirin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kirin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shakespeare wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kirin has him pressed against the cage.
Kirin scores with a shoulder strike.
Shakespeare has had enough of the clinch but Kirin keeps him there for the moment.
Kirin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shakespeare's elbow.
Shakespeare wants to break free but Kirin has control.
Shakespeare tries to break the clinch but Kirin is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Shakespeare's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kirin misses with a punch to the body.
Shakespeare wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kirin lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT#The cut above Robbie Shakespeare's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kirin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shakespeare backwards.
Kirin goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Kirin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kirin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kirin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A right handed body shot lands from Kirin.
Shakespeare looks winded!
Kirin digs a right hand into Shakespeare's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shakespeare's gas tank.
Kirin tries to work over Shakespeare's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kirin lands with a left to the head. #CUT#Robbie Shakespeare's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Shakespeare takes a shot to the head.
Kirin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shakespeares head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kirin.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kokkoro Kirin!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kokkoro Kirin made sure he mentioned Stoner's Killer Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: SMASH: Mukunzi vs Pushkin
Date: Jul 14, 2024

#R1#
Shakespeare swings widly with a right hand
and White counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Robbie Shakespeare has been cut.
White throws a series of punches but Shakespeare moves out of range.
White tests Shakespeare's chin there with a solid looking shot.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White ducks under a wild hook from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare 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.
Shakespeare jabs at White's body.
Shakespeare loads up on a big right hand but White slips the punch.
Shakespeare throws a lazy uppercut
letting White counter with a right hand.
White jabs Shakespeare to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. White darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
White staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shakespeare.
White works Shakespeare's body with a nice hook.#KD2#
White cracks Shakespeare with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Shakespeare looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can White finish him?
Shakespeare misses the shot to the body.
White scoring well with a low kick there.
Shakespeare uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
Shakespeare misses with a combination
and White connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#Robbie Shakespeare's cut is getting worse.#T1#
White jabs at Shakespeare's body.
Shakespeare misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely.
White lands with a shot to the body.
Shakespeare is breathing heavily.
Shakespeare shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
and White counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Shakespeare! He's just covering up as White starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barron White!
An out of breath Barron White thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RSE 83:
Date: Jun 05, 2024

#R1#
Lasner checks a low kick from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#It looks like Burk Lasner has been cut.
Lasner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shakespeare.
Lasner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#KD2#
Shakespeare lands a big uppercut and Lasner crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lasner looks OK. Shakespeare waves Lasner back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Shakespeare engages and cracks Lasner with a massive lead left hook - Lasner tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Shakespeare is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robbie Shakespeare!
Robbie Shakespeare decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RSE 71:
Date: Apr 24, 2024

#R1#
Creed throws a nice head kick! #CUT#It looks like Robbie Shakespeare has been cut.
Shakespeare has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Creed .
Shakespeare throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Creed 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#It looks like Apollo Creed has been cut.
Creed connects with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Creed . That snapped Shakespeare's head back.
Shakespeare doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#KD#
Creed feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Shakespeare sprawling to the canvas! Shakespeare rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Creed finish him?! #ROC#Shakespeare is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shakespeare switches off momentarily and Creed cracks him with a monster right hand! Shakespeare topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Creed dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Creed !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Apollo Creed !

Event: RSE 64: Bloodfrozen
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Shakespeare misses with a lunging right hand
and Mfer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Robbie Shakespeare has been cut.
A big left from Shakespeare misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mfer! But no joy.
Shakespeare lands a body shot.
Mfer on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Mike Mfer has been cut.
Shakespeare throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mfer counters with a straight right hand.
Shakespeare cracks Mfer with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Mfer tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Shakespeare pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Mfer is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robbie Shakespeare!
During a confident post fight interview, Robbie Shakespeare thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RSE 52: Freezing Moon
Date: Feb 21, 2024

#R1#
Shakespeare shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lasner eats them both and turns towards Shakespeare to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#It looks like Burk Lasner has been cut.
No luck for Lasner with that takedown attempt.
Shakespeare tries to score with a low kick but Lasner moves his leg out of the way.
Lasner moves in looking to clinch but Shakespeare pushes him off.
Lasner defending well as Shakespeare loads up on a big left hand.
Jab from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare throws a shot from downtown. Lasner moves away and avoids it.
Shakespeare cracks Lasner's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Lasner slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Shakespeare can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robbie Shakespeare!
A victorious Robbie Shakespeare thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RSE 39: Homicidal Ecstacy
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Shakespeare has knocked McPherson down with a huge combo! Shakespeare steps away and waves a wobbly McPherson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Finley McPherson has been cut.
Shakespeare fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McPherson manages to avoid it.
McPherson is looking to counter punch.
McPherson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shakespeare on the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Robbie Shakespeare has been cut.
McPherson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shakespeare.#KD#
McPherson lands a big right hand that sends Shakespeare crashing to the mat! McPherson stays standing though and waves Shakespeare back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare throws a big shot that misses.
Shakespeare throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McPherson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shakespeare swings away with a body shot that misses #KD#
and McPherson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Shakespeare! McPherson lets Shakespeare back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Shakespeare is rocked!
Shakespeare takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McPherson drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Shakespeare right on the button. Shakespeare goes down! McPherson follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! McPherson gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Finley McPherson!
Finley McPherson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HRL5: Pappalardi vs Petric
Date: Aug 04, 2023

#R1#
A jab from Shakespeare misses.
Shakespeare throws a lazy uppercut
and Thibodeaux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Robbie Shakespeare has been cut.
Shakespeare throws a poor cross that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shakespeare definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shakespeare falls off balance throwing a combination #KD2#
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice right hand that sends Shakespeare toppling to the canvas! Shakespeare scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Thibodeaux finish him?!#ROC2#Shakespeare is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shakespeare throws an off balance right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Demassive Thibodeaux!

Event: The Island Season 14, 265 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 03, 2023

#R1#
Shakespeare misses the jab.
Frost throwing a counter right hand but Shakespeare manages to avoid it.
Shakespeare looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Frost blocks a jab.
Frost is looking to clinch.
Frost is looking to clinch.
Frost definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Drake Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Frost tries to clinch up
and Shakespeare connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Drake Frost has been cut.
Shakespeare loads up on a big right hand but Frost slips the punch.
Frost is looking to clinch.
Frost tries to clinch but Shakespeare is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost tries to clinch but Shakespeare is having none of it.
Shakespeare avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice side step and Shakespeare releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Frost tries to clinch up but Shakespeare circles away and keeps his distance.
Frost fails in his attempt to clinch.
Frost moves in looking to clinch but Shakespeare pushes him off.#T1#
Frost moves in looking to clinch but Shakespeare pushes him off.
Shakespeare throws out a counter right but Frost avoids it with no problem.
Shakespeare looks to land a right hand but Frost moved out of range.
Shakespeare throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frost throwing a counter right hand but Shakespeare manages to avoid it.
Shakespeare throws an overhand right that lands on Frost's shoulder, as Frost tries to avoid the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frost looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Frost tries to clinch up but Shakespeare circles away and keeps his distance.
Shakespeare throws out a counter right but Frost avoids it with no problem.
Frost is looking to clinch but Shakespeare is avoiding it.
Frost swings for the body but Shakespeare moves out of range.
Frost tries to clinch up but Shakespeare circles away and keeps his distance.
Shakespeare let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Frost tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shakespeare let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Frost tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shakespeare manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shakespeare throws a big shot that misses.
Shakespeare showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frost.
Shakespeare lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Shakespeare lunges at Frost with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Frost's hand.
Frost bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frost dodges the punch combination from Shakespeare.
Frost bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frost was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Frost keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frost looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Frost moves in looking to clinch but Shakespeare pushes him off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shakespeare misses with a looping right.
Frost closes the distance but Shakespeare moves to the side
and Shakespeare connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shakespeare circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shakespeare throws out a counter right but Frost avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Frost moves away from the strike by Shakespeare.
Shakespeare avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Shakespeare misses.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch but Shakespeare swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Frost fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Shakespeare was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Frost's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shakespeare connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Frost scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#Drake Frost's cut is getting worse.
Frost wants to clinch.
Frost tries to clinch up but Shakespeare circles away and keeps his distance.
Shakespeare circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shakespeare unleashes a big counter combination but Frost bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Frost is looking to clinch but Shakespeare is avoiding it.
Despite the aggression on Shakespeare's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shakespeare cracks Frost with a right hand to the side of the head.
Frost is looking to clinch but Shakespeare is avoiding it.
Shakespeare avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4#
Shakespeare throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frost sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Frost tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frost tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Frost lands a jab to the head.
Shakespeare misses with a straight left.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shakespeare swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shakespeare swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shakespeare swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Frost uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shakespeare.
Frost tries to clinch up.
Shakespeare swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Frost doesn't manage to clinch there - Shakespeare circles away.
Frost fails in his attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Shakespeare misses.
Frost is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shakespeare keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Frost moves into range and clinches up with Shakespeare.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robbie Shakespeare dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Drake Frost's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Shakespeare scores with a jab to the jaw.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch but Shakespeare swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shakespeare swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Frost fails with an attempt to clinch.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shakespeare swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shakespeare let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shakespeare misses with a wild combination.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch but Shakespeare swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Frost is looking to clinch but Shakespeare is avoiding it.
Shakespeare circles away from the clinch attempt.
Frost is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shakespeare paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shakespeare swats away the attempt to clinch by Frost.#T1#
Shakespeare throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frost doesn't manage to clinch there - Shakespeare circles away.
Shakespeare is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Frost with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Frost 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shakespeare has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frost is looking to clinch but Shakespeare is avoiding it.
Frost tries to clinch but Shakespeare moves out of range.
Frost is looking to clinch but Shakespeare is avoiding it.
Frost tries to clinch but Shakespeare is having none of it.
Frost tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shakespeare swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frost lands a glancing blow to the side of Shakespeare's head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Frost might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Frost fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shakespeare unleashes a big counter combination but Frost bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Frost tries to clinch but Shakespeare is having none of it.
As Frost backs off Shakespeare throws a huge counter combo but Frost manages to avoid it all.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch but Shakespeare swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shakespeare dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shakespeare avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
Frost is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shakespeare throws a hook but Frost avoids it easily.
Shakespeare swings for the body but Frost moves out of range.
Frost fails in his attempt to clinch.
Frost tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shakespeare counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#Drake Frost's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Shakespeare misses with a hook.
Frost cracks Shakespeare with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shakespeare lands a body shot. #CL#
Frost moves into the clinch successfully.
Frost working aggressively here.
Shakespeare throws a head punch that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shakespeare.#T3#
Shakespeare blocks an uppercut.
Shakespeare tries to break the clinch but Frost is controlling the position.
Shakespeare is trying to maintain a safe position but Frost gets an underhook and turns Shakespeare into the cage.
Shakespeare looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Frost lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frost.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Frost throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shakespeares head.
Shakespeare is trying to force a seperation but Frost has the dominant position.
Shakespeare is pushing Frost up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Frost softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shakespeare is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Frost blocks a body shot from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frost blocks an uppercut. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shakespeare wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Frost has him pressed against the cage.
Shakespeare is trying to force a seperation but Frost has the dominant position.
Shakespeare trying to control the position but instead, Frost has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shakespeare into the cage.
Frost working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shakespeare gets through Frost's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shakespeare scores with a shoulder strike.
Frost softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shakespeare stalling in the clinch but Frost improves position.
Frost lands an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Robbie Shakespeare has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frost works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shakespeare is breathing heavily.
Frost lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shakespeare backwards.
Frost lands an uppercut.
Frost stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Frost scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shakespeare wants to stall.
Shakespeare trying to control the position but instead, Frost has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shakespeare into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Robbie Shakespeare will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Frost tries to clinch but Shakespeare is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frost looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Frost tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shakespeare manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Frost gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shakespeare.
Shakespeare scores with a shoulder strike.
Frost misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shakespeare misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shakespeare takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Frost as Shakespeare tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Frost fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shakespeare wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Frost has him pressed against the cage.
Frost lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shakespeare misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Frost lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shakespeare blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frost lands a nice uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shakespeare.
Frost blocking some punches.
Shakespeare lands a hook that snaps the head of Frost backwards.
Shakespeare's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shakespeare pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shakespeare throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Frosts head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frost.
Shakespeare throws a punch but it's blocked by Frost.
Shakespeare takes a shot to the head.
Frost fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frost misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frost blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drake Frost has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Frost lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shakespeare backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
Shakespeare is looking to control Frost's arms but Frost gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shakespeare has his back to the cage.
Shakespeare seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Frost throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Shakespeare fails to land.
Frost throws a head punch that misses.
Shakespeare tries to work over Frost's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shakespeare pushes Frost back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frost softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shakespeare misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frost lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Frost lands a right hand.
Frost gets through Shakespeare's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Frost lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frost lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shakespeare takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch on the inside from Frost fails to land.
Shakespeare working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frost.
Frost working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shakespeare is looking to control Frost's arms but Frost gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shakespeare has his back to the cage. #T3#
Frost throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shakespeares head.
Shakespeare tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frost lands with a light punch inside.
Frost blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frost tries to throw a body punch but Shakespeare avoids it by throwing Frost back against the cage.
Shakespeare trying to control the position but instead, Frost has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shakespeare into the cage.
Shakespeare is trying to maintain a safe position but Frost gets an underhook and turns Shakespeare into the cage.
Frost misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shakespeare wants to stall.
A frustrated look appears on Shakespeare's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Robbie Shakespeare is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Frost cracks Shakespeare with a nice body shot.
Frost lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Frost lands with a light punch inside.
Shakespeare's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Shakespeare is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Frost is keeping busy.
A short right from Frost on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Frost creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Frost lands a body shot in the clinch.
Frost lands with a left to 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!
Frost lands a body shot.
Frost tries a body shot but Shakespeare blocks it.
Frost lands a body punch. #KD#
Frost drops Shakespeare onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Shakespeare is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Shakespeare is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Frost fails to land.
Shakespeare is still on wobbly legs! Can Frost finish him?
Frost misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Frost.
Shakespeare blocking some punches.
Frost lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Shakespeare to his knees! Frost keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drake Frost!
An out of breath Drake Frost thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: The Island Season 14, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Shakespeare tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montgomery was well out of range. Poor timing from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Montgomery momentarily. #CUT2#It looks like Denardrick Montgomery has been cut.
Montgomery tries to move into range but Shakespeare moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shakespeare dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
Shakespeare cracks Montgomery with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Shakespeare has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Montgomery to stand back up!#CUT2#Denardrick Montgomery's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montgomery throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Montgomery throws a lazy uppercut
and Shakespeare counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robbie Shakespeare!
A relieved looking Robbie Shakespeare 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: KIFC 93-
Date: Jun 23, 2023

#R1##CL#
Carlos Silva pushes Shakespeare up against the cage in a clinch.
Carlos Silva fails to pull guard.
Carlos Silva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shakespeare pushes Carlos Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shakespeare is leaning against Carlos Silva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Shakespeare.
Carlos Silva tries to pull guard but Shakespeare holds him up against the cage and eventually Carlos Silva drops back down to his feet.
A short right from Shakespeare.
Carlos Silva is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shakespeare to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Carlos Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Shakespeare's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice jab there from Shakespeare.
Carlos Silva moves in looking to clinch but Shakespeare pushes him off.
Shakespeare looks like he wants to counter punch here.#KD2#
Shakespeare feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Carlos Silva sprawling to the canvas! Carlos Silva rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Shakespeare finish him?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carlos Silva wants to clinch
and Shakespeare counters with a left to the body.
Shakespeare takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Shakespeare fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Carlos Silva is breathing heavily.
Carlos Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carlos Silva defending well as Shakespeare loads up on a big left hand.
Shakespeare fakes the body blow, causing Carlos Silva to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Carlos Silva goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robbie Shakespeare!
Robbie Shakespeare thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: KIFC 83
Date: Jun 11, 2023

#R1#
Shakespeare moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Robbie Shakespeare has been cut.
Shakespeare definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dren Jr slips under a jab from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare lands a body shot.
Zdravko Dren Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Dren Jr both land. Nice combination.
Shakespeare lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Dren Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dren Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Shakespeare.
Dren Jr throws a big counter head kick but Shakespeare avoids it with no problem.
Dren Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Shakespeare sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dren Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shakespeare is looking to counter punch.
Dren Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Dren Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shakespeare. Shakespeare circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Shakespeare dodges the punch combination from Dren Jr.
Shakespeare swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dren Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Shakespeare seems unphased.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dren Jr.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dren Jr. Shakespeare shrugs it off though.
Dren Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shakespeare connects with the punch.
Shakespeare fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dren Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dren Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shakespeare appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dren Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Shakespeare counter with a right hand. #T2#
Dren Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shakespeare has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dren Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shakespeare manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dren Jr keeps Shakespeare at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shakespeare with a nice cross.
Nice shot lands for Shakespeare.
Shakespeare misses with a looping left.
Dren Jr connects with a body shot.
Dren Jr misses with a looping left.
Shakespeare lands with an uppercut that bounces Dren Jr off the cage and back into range.#CUT#It looks like Zdravko Dren Jr has been cut.
Shakespeare connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dren Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Shakespeare off balance momentarily.#T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shakespeare manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dren Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Shakespeare uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dren Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dren Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shakespeare gets through Dren Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Shakespeare scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Dren Jr.
Shakespeare avoiding damage.
Shakespeare tries to break free but Dren Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Dren Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dren Jr misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Shakespeare - that landed with a thud.
Shakespeare lands a nice uppercut.
The referee calls for Shakespeare to work. #T4#
Shakespeare cracks Dren Jr with a nice body shot.
Dren Jr looks winded!
Shakespeare scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dren Jr lands a nice elbow.
Dren Jr lands a shot to the body.
Shakespeare tries to break free but Dren Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Dren Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Shakespeare controls his hands.
Dren Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dren Jr scores with a shot to the side of Shakespeare's head.
Dren Jr lands with a left to the head.
Dren Jr lands an elbow that stopped Shakespeare in his tracks for a moment.
Shakespeare lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dren Jr backwards.
Dren Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Shakespeare controls the action.
Dren Jr misses with the head strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shakespeare is leaning against Dren Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shakespeare tries to work over Dren Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shakespeare scores with a shoulder strike.
Dren Jr lands a nice elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zdravko Dren Jr dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dren Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Dren Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dren Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Shakespeare blocks a head kick by Dren Jr.
Dren Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shakespeare's head.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Dren Jr. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Dren Jr works the jab nicely.#CUT2#Robbie Shakespeare's cut is getting worse.
Dren Jr throws a series of punches but Shakespeare avoids them all with ease.
Dren Jr cracks Shakespeare with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zdravko Dren Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dren Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Shakespeare counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Shakespeare misses the target.
Shakespeare on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dren Jr. Dren Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Shakespeare misses with a straight right.
Dren Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Shakespeare misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dren Jr.
Shakespeare throws a hook to the side of Dren Jr's head but Dren Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Dren Jr misses its intended target.
Dren Jr keeps Shakespeare at a distance using the push kick.
Shakespeare punishes Dren Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Dren Jr thows a leg kick but Shakespeare checks it
and Shakespeare counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dren Jr is breathing heavily.
Dren Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shakespeare scores with a decent looking hook.
Dren Jr throws a combination that misses
and Shakespeare counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robbie Shakespeare!
Robbie Shakespeare thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: KIFC 70
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Ling darts in trying to clinch
and Shakespeare cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Reese Ling has been cut.
Ling closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shakespeare counters with a stiff right hand.
Ling 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.
Ling tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shakespeare connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ling looks to clinch
and Shakespeare counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#That has opened up Reese Ling's cut even more.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ling steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ling is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Shakespeare moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robbie Shakespeare!
After winning the bout, Robbie Shakespeare thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: KIFC 50
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Shakespeare walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#It looks like Robbie Shakespeare has been cut.
Thibodeaux digs a good body shot into Shakespeare's ribs.
Shakespeare slips a jab from Thibodeaux.
Nice shot by Shakespeare.#CUT2#It looks like Demassive Thibodeaux has been cut.
Shakespeare moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Shakespeare saw that one coming.
Shakespeare gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shakespeare slips under a jab.
Shakespeare throws an overhand right that lands on Thibodeaux's shoulder, as Thibodeaux tries to avoid the shot.
Shakespeare walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shakespeare blocks a jab.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shakespeare slips a straight right by Thibodeaux.
A countering left hand to the body from Shakespeare misses.#T1#
Thibodeaux throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Shakespeare releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thibodeaux is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shakespeare misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Robbie Shakespeare's cut even more.
Shakespeare misses with a right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shakespeare pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #KD#
Thibodeaux cracks Shakespeare with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Thibodeaux has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Shakespeare to stand back up!
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Shakespeare saw that one coming.
Shakespeare has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shakespeare throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A big right from Thibodeaux misses.
Thibodeaux drops Shakespeare with a naaaaasty hook - Shakespeare is in real trouble here! Thibodeaux dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demassive Thibodeaux!

Event: KIFC 36
Date: Mar 31, 2023

#R1#
Frost misses with a hook. Shakespeare ducked under it nicely.
Frost throws an off balance right hand
and Shakespeare cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Drake Frost has been cut.
Frost throws a right and a left that Shakespeare avoids nicely.
Frost with a jab.
Shakespeare swings for the body but Frost moves out of range.
Frost sizes up Shakespeare with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shakespeare has been working on his boxing with his coaches at PhoQus Island Training in the buildup to the fight.
Shakespeare blocks a jab.
Shakespeare seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shakespeare takes one to the side of the head.
Shakespeare throws a poor cross that misses
letting Frost counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Robbie Shakespeare has been cut.
Frost throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shakespeare sees it coming and avoids it easily.#KD#
Shakespeare cracks Frost with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Frost looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Shakespeare finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shakespeare dodges the punch combination from Frost.
Frost get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Frost stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Shakespeare runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robbie Shakespeare!
A victorious Robbie Shakespeare thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: KIFC 22
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
Johnson wants to clinch but Shakespeare slips to the side#KD#
and Shakespeare counters with a crisp right hand that drops Johnson! Shakespeare lets Johnson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Johnson is rocked!#CUT#It looks like John Johnson has been cut.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Shakespeare counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robbie Shakespeare!
Robbie Shakespeare thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TR S2E01: New Beginnings
Date: Jan 15, 2023

#R1#
No joy there for Rosolek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A shot to the liver by Rosolek. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Shakespeare fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rosolek, pushing him back against the cage.
Rosolek blocking some punches.
Shakespeare lands with a light punch inside. #CUT#It looks like Jerzy Rosolek has been cut.
Shakespeare lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rosolek backwards.
Shakespeare doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shakespeare lands a left hand. #KD#
Shakespeare drops Rosolek onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Rosolek is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Rosolek is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shakespeare unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Rosolek! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Shakespeare is unloading with more strikes now! Rosolek drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robbie Shakespeare!
An out of breath Robbie Shakespeare thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2023

#R1#
Shakespeare misses with a hook.
Johnson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shakespeare just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson dives in and grabs Shakespeare's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shakespeare pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Shakespeare misses with an uppercut
letting Johnson counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Robbie Shakespeare has been cut.
Johnson slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakespeare throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shakespeare throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Shakespeare swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Shakespeare swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Shakespeare throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shakespeare takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shakespeare throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Shakespeare will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shakespeare digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Shakespeare fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick from Johnson lands but Shakespeare takes it in his stride.
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#It looks like Ajwopoko Johnson has been cut.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Shakespeare swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shakespeare.
Ajwopoko Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shakespeare avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
Johnson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shakespeare swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Shakespeare keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shakespeare but Shakespeare pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ajwopoko Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Shakespeare sprawls well.
Johnson tries to clinch but Shakespeare is having none of it.
Shakespeare lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Shakespeare misses the target.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shakespeare's waist but Shakespeare gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Shakespeare throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but Shakespeare is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Shakespeare, which made it look bad.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Shakespeare lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Shakespeare.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Shakespeare is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
Shakespeare throws a monster overhand right that drops Johnson! Shakespeare follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robbie Shakespeare!

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