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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stark comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Iron Man-Black Sabbath kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Anthony Stark will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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185 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Great low kicks
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Stark!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark just misses with a punch to the body.
Shields lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stark checks a low kick from Shields.
Stark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shields manages to avoid it.
Shields does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shields scores with a push kick.
Shields doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stark has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Shields.
Stark looks to throw the jab but Shields is out of range.
Stark just misses with a punch to the body.
Shields moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shields is looking to score with low kicks.
Stark checks a leg kick.
Stark takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stark changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stark swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shields counters with a right hand to the body.
Stark scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stark throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shields was well out of range. Poor timing from Stark.
Shields chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stark misses with a body shot.
Stark takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Stark scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like David Shields has been cut.
Good leg kick by Shields there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stark takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stark is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shields rather than just go for the knockout.
Stark works Shields's body with a nice hook.
Stark displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shields.
Stark comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stark thows a body shot but no joy.
Stark throws a right hand that misses
and Shields counters with a nice kick to the body.
Stark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stark avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stark takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark swings for the body but Shields moves out of range.
Stark lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stark throws a jab when Shields was well out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shields - that will leave a mark!
Stark misses with a shot to the body
and Shields counters with a shoot takedown. Stark fights it but they end up in guard.
Shields passes into half guard.
Stark wants to improve his position but Shields is controlling well.
Stark gets back to full guard.
Stark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stark controlling the position.
Stark controls Shields momentarily but Shields frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields throws a big right hand that misses.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Shields from controlling successfully.
Stark trying to keep a closed guard but Shields is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Shields is pushing down on Stark's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stark is fighting to maintain full guard but Shields has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stark is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shields pulls his head out easily.
Shields is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stark has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Shields escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Shields!
Stark looks gassed!
Stark is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Stark sneaks back into half guard.
Stark gets back to full guard.
Stark throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stark has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Shields is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Stark.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shields wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stark keeps working.
Shields lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Stark down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anthony Stark will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on David Shields's cut.
That's time! Shields's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stark avoids a kick to the body.
Stark misses with a shot to the body
and Shields counters with an outside leg kick.
Stark looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
No luck for Shields with that takedown attempt.
Shields feints and then cracks Stark's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stark down.
Stark misses with a left hand
and Shields counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shields fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stark is out of range.
Shields shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stark napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Stark gets back to half guard.
Shields works his way into full mount!
Shields looking to finish Stark with some ground and pound. This is bad for Stark!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Stark rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Stark looking for a kimura from the bottom but Shields passes into side control!
Stark is breathing heavily.
Stark tries to buck Shields off but Shields is having none of it.
Shields is working Stark over with some ground and pound from side control.
Shields tries to move to mount but Stark blocks the move with his legs.
Shields tries for a kimura but Stark is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shields thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Stark down.
Stark can't do much from the bottom here.
Shields is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stark has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shields wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stark, who protects the arm well.
Stark is looking for a sweep.
Shields throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Shields advances to full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark is desperately trying to improve his position but Shields has a good base and remains in mount.
Shields manages to capitalize on a mistake by Stark to take his back!
Shields is trying to stick to Stark's back but Stark is turning into Shields. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Shields's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Stark.
Shields trying to control the position.
Shields is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stark trying to control but Shields is working from the bottom.
Stark is pushing down on Shields's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shields is fighting to maintain full guard but Stark has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shields has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stark is working away from the top position though.
Stark seems to be working for a kimura but Shields defends the submission attempt.
Stark is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Shields!
Stark tries to take his opponent's back but Shields turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Shields avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Shields dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Shields's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shields turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stark scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shields throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A shot to the body from Stark misses
and Shields counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stark wants to improve his position but Shields is controlling well.
Stark makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stark.
Stark looking to control.
Stark is trying to hold Shields in close to prevent damage but Shields has managed to pass into half guard.
Stark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stark is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shields's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shields's back!
Stark trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Stark not allowing Shields to control his hands.
Stark has the hooks in. Shields is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Stark struggling to keep hold of the position.
Shields tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Shields sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Shields wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark is looking to take a break and control but Shields is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stark seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Shields wants to control but Stark is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stark works his foot free and advances to mount.
Shields is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark avoids the attempt from Shields to control.
Stark moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Shields has worked his arm free - good work by Shields!
Stark looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stark tries to stand but Shields is controlling his head.
Shields is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stark decides to stand up, so the ref orders Shields to his feet.
Shields avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shields misses with a low kick.
Stark avoids a kick to the body.
Stark has closed the distance and engaged Shields in a clinch.
Shields blocks an uppercut.
Stark wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hook to the body lands for Stark.
Stark presses Shields against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Shields on the inside.
Shields misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shields tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stark has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Shields.
Stark throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Anthony Stark just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on David Shields's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shields scores with a decent looking hook.
Shields throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shields blocks a jab.
Shields throws a body kick that misses.
Shields has his takedown stuffed
and Stark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stark lands a right hook to the body.
Shields takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shields throws a wild body kick that Stark sees coming a mile off.
Stark misses with a wild body shot.
Stark misses with a wild body shot.
Shields attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shields moves out of range as Stark strikes.
Shields lands with a hook. Stark tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark throws a sloppy body shot
and Shields counters with a shoot takedown. Stark fights it but they end up in guard.
Stark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shields is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stark looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shields avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stark working a defensive guard but Shields passes into half guard.
Shields trying to control from half guard but Stark is working away.
Stark wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark is in trouble now - Shields has advanced to mount!
Shields lands a big elbow.
Stark taking shots to the head.
Stark is looking to improve his position but Shields isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark is squirming around, avoiding Shields's attempts to control the action.
Shields with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Shields can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stark is looking to escape.
Stark tries to reverse the position but Shields maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields tries to control but Stark wriggling away.
Stark manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Stark slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stark throws his legs up looking for a submission but Shields uses it to pass to side control.
Check out the look on Shields's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Shields creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields is looking to take a break and control but Stark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stark is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Shields is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Shields landing shots from mount.
Stark is looking to get to half guard.
Shields trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stark is just holding on here. Shields manages to take his back.
Shields is working the ground and pound. Can Stark escape?
David Shields overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stark tries to roll but Shields sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Shields had his way with Anthony Stark in that round.
The cut man is working on David Shields's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Shields throws a low kick, looking for Stark's leg but Stark calmly moves out of range.
Shields takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stark misses with a straight left.
Stark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shields.
Shields lands with a nice body punch.
Stark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shields was well out of range. Poor timing from Stark.
Stark throws a combination that misses
and Shields counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shields throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shields dips to his left and cracks Stark with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shields was well out of range. Poor timing from Stark.
Shields feints and then cracks Stark's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stark down.
Stark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shields was well out of range. Poor timing from Stark.
Stark is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Shields throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shields jabs Stark to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stark sprawls well. Stark wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shields gets slowly back to his feet.
Shields throws a front kick aimed at Stark's knee but Stark avoids it well.
Stark blocks the body kick.
Stark misses the jab.
Shields tries to land a front kick but Stark steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shields misses with a kick to the body.
Shields keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shields looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shields takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shields changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stark tries to avoid it but Shields manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stark to the ground. Stark escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stark jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anthony Stark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shields doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Anthony Stark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark lands the left hand.
Stark works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stark throws a shot to the body.
Stark misses with a body shot
and Shields counters by moving into the clinch.
Stark scores with a shoulder strike.
Stark works on Shields's body with a couple of short punches.
Stark wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shields has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Stark.
Stark scores with a shot to the side of Shields's head.
Stark lands a body shot.
Stark looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stark throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Stark - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Stark.
Stark breaks from the clinch.
Stark misses with a straight left.
Stark moves out of range as Shields throws a body kick.
Stark connects with a right hand. Shields shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shields uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stark.
Stark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shields manages to avoid it.
Stark throws an off balance right hand
and Shields counters with a nice kick to the body.
Stark takes a swing at Shields's ribcage but misses.
Stark throws a body punch but Shields moves out of range.
Shields takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stark stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shields.
Shields moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stark tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stark just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Stark misses.
Stark misses with a body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Shields finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Stark's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stark. Shields does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shields closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stark to the mat! Stark manages to get full guard.
Shields wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.
Shields looking to pass the guard.
Stark is looking to sweep but instead, Shields has passed into half guard.
Stark is trying to control but can't.
Stark is looking to improve his position.
Shields passes the guard and advances to mount!
Stark is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anthony Stark.
I think Stark has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 48:48
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Anthony Stark!
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