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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikos Schortsanitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Shockhaven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schortsanitis comes to the cage accompanied by Ipoxthonios - Kane Ntou. Shawn Shockhaven has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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270 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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190 cm
26
277 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nikos Schortsanitis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shawn Shockhaven!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shockhaven tries to clinch but Schortsanitis moves away
and Schortsanitis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shockhaven keeps the fight on the outside.
Schortsanitis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Schortsanitis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shockhaven counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Shockhaven sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Schortsanitis wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Shockhaven stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Shawn Shockhaven.
Schortsanitis lands with a kick to the temple. Shockhaven shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Shockhaven is looking to clinch.
Shockhaven fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shockhaven closes the distance but Schortsanitis moves to the side
and Schortsanitis counters with a three punch combo that has Shockhaven backing up. Shockhaven nods at Schortsanitis to acknowledge the strikes.
Shockhaven tries to clinch up.
Schortsanitis darts in trying to clinch
and Shockhaven counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shockhaven drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Schortsanitis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Schortsanitis lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Shawn Shockhaven has been cut.
Shockhaven manages to break the clinch.
Shockhaven moves to clinch but Schortsanitis breaks away
and Schortsanitis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shockhaven pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Schortsanitis is looking to control Shockhaven's arms but Shockhaven gets an underhook and turns him. Now Schortsanitis has his back to the cage.
Shockhaven takes a shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The referee is keeping an eye on Schortsanitis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Schortsanitis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Schortsanitis lands an elbow inside that Shockhaven shrugs off.
Schortsanitis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shockhaven is trying to push Schortsanitis away but Schortsanitis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Schortsanitis gets through Shockhaven's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shockhaven changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Schortsanitis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shockhaven fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Schortsanitis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Schortsanitis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shockhaven leaning against his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shockhaven wants to break the clinch but can't.
Schortsanitis is trying to stall.
Shockhaven is trying to stall.
Schortsanitis gets through Shockhaven's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Shockhaven to work.
Schortsanitis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schortsanitis taking a breather.
Schortsanitis can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Shockhaven stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Schortsanitis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Schortsanitis is trying to stall.
Schortsanitis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shockhaven is trying to break the clinch but Schortsanitis has him pressed against the cage.
Schortsanitis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Schortsanitis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shockhaven is defending well for now.
Shockhaven goes for a takedown in the clinch but Schortsanitis prevents it.
Nikos Schortsanitis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Shockhaven.
Schortsanitis lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schortsanitis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schortsanitis throws a head punch that misses.
Schortsanitis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shockhaven backwards.
Schortsanitis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shockhaven backwards.
Shockhaven blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schortsanitis lands an elbow inside that Shockhaven shrugs off.
That has opened up Shawn Shockhaven's cut even more.
Schortsanitis misses with an elbow strike.
Shockhaven breaks the clinch.
Schortsanitis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shockhaven, pushing him back against the cage.
Shockhaven tries to break free but Schortsanitis pushes him back against the cage.
Schortsanitis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice left hand lands by Schortsanitis.
Schortsanitis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shockhaven breaks the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schortsanitis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Shockhaven tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Schortsanitis counters by moving into the clinch.
Shockhaven has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Schortsanitis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikos Schortsanitis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shawn Shockhaven's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Schortsanitis tries to clinch there but Shockhaven circles away.
Schortsanitis darts in trying to clinch
and Shockhaven counters with a good low kick that Schortsanitis was not able to check.
Schortsanitis doesn't manage to clinch there - Shockhaven circles away.
Schortsanitis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shockhaven.
Schortsanitis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shockhaven swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shockhaven shoots in for a takedown but Schortsanitis shows good takedown defense.
Shockhaven tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schortsanitis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Schortsanitis tries to clinch up
and Shockhaven makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Schortsanitis misses with a two punch combination.
Shockhaven throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shockhaven tries to clinch but Schortsanitis is having none of it.
Schortsanitis wants to clinch but Shockhaven slips to the side
and Shockhaven counters by clinching up.
Schortsanitis connects with a knee to the head.
Shockhaven takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shockhaven just leaning against Schortsanitis, taking a breather.
Schortsanitis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shockhaven drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Schortsanitis.
Schortsanitis stalling in the clinch but Shockhaven improves position.
Schortsanitis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shockhaven - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Schortsanitis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shockhaven is defending well for now.
Schortsanitis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shockhaven lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shockhaven trying to control the position but instead, Schortsanitis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shockhaven into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Schortsanitis throws an elbow but misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shockhaven effectively controlling the action here.
Shockhaven breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schortsanitis wants to clinch up but Shockhaven keeps it at a distance.
Shawn Shockhaven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shockhaven on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Schortsanitis. Schortsanitis obviously looking to wear him down.
Shockhaven tries to clinch but Schortsanitis is having none of it.
Shockhaven takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Schortsanitis scores with a three punch combo!
Schortsanitis keeps the fight on the outside.
Schortsanitis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shockhaven's calf.
Schortsanitis has closed the distance and engaged Shockhaven in a clinch.
Schortsanitis landing knees to the head.
Schortsanitis trying to stall but Shockhaven improves his position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A body shot lands from Schortsanitis.
Schortsanitis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shockhaven slows down the pace here.
Schortsanitis has Shockhaven pushed against the cage.
Schortsanitis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shockhaven backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schortsanitis stalling in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Schortsanitis.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shockhaven takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Schortsanitis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shockhaven breaks from the clinch.
Schortsanitis rushes Shockhaven and presses him up against the cage.
Shockhaven pressing his opponent against the cage.
Schortsanitis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shockhaven backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Schortsanitis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shockhaven's defenses.
Shockhaven leaning his opponent against the cage.
Shockhaven is working for takedown but Schortsanitis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nikos Schortsanitis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Shockhaven.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schortsanitis trying to control the position but instead, Shockhaven has worked for underhooks and has pushed Schortsanitis into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schortsanitis.
Schortsanitis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Schortsanitis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schortsanitis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schortsanitis wants to stall.
Schortsanitis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shockhaven is trying to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Schortsanitis effectively controlling the action here.
Shockhaven wants a takedown but no success here.
Schortsanitis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikos Schortsanitis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shawn Shockhaven'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!
Shockhaven fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shockhaven misses with a takedown attempt
and Schortsanitis counters with a series of strikes. Shockhaven will be more careful next time no doubt.
Schortsanitis tries to close the distance and clinch but Shockhaven swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schortsanitis rushes Shockhaven and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Schortsanitis lands an elbow that stopped Shockhaven in his tracks for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schortsanitis.
Shockhaven is trying to maintain a safe position but Schortsanitis gets an underhook and turns Shockhaven into the cage.
Schortsanitis lands a nice uppercut.
Schortsanitis misses with the head strike.
Shockhaven wants to get back to striking at distance but Schortsanitis won't allow it.
Shockhaven stalling.
A nice left hand lands by Schortsanitis.
Shockhaven takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Schortsanitis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Schortsanitis effectively controlling the action here.
Schortsanitis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Schortsanitis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shockhaven tries to score a body lock takedown but Schortsanitis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nikos Schortsanitis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Shockhaven.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shockhaven wants a takedown.
Schortsanitis utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Schortsanitis lands an elbow that stopped Shockhaven in his tracks for a moment.
Schortsanitis controlling the action here for a moment.
Shockhaven looking to stall.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Schortsanitis lands an elbow that stopped Shockhaven in his tracks for a moment.
The cut above Shawn Shockhaven's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Schortsanitis lands an elbow that stopped Shockhaven in his tracks for a moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Schortsanitis as Shockhaven tries to tie him up.
Schortsanitis looking to slow down the pace here.
Nikos Schortsanitis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Schortsanitis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Schortsanitis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shawn Shockhaven's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Schortsanitis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Shawn Shockhaven's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nikos Schortsanitis!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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