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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nick Shamrock (ranked 484 p4p, 56 weight class) and Albert DeSalvo (ranked 1188 p4p, 132 weight class). Shamrock's entrance music is One Winged Angel by The Black Mages. A fine choice. DeSalvo has chosen Am I Evil? as his entrance music. Albert DeSalvo has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Albert DeSalvo!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. DeSalvo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shamrock has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Shamrock cracks DeSalvo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
DeSalvo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
DeSalvo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shamrock works DeSalvo's body with a nice hook.
DeSalvo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shamrock.
Shamrock is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
DeSalvo drops his hands momentarily and Shamrock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
DeSalvo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
DeSalvo looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Shamrock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
DeSalvo takes one to the side of the head.
Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock connects with a body shot that sends DeSalvo's belly button to the back.
Shamrock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. DeSalvo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shamrock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shamrock's jab looks to have found its range, popping DeSalvo under the eye.
A shot to the liver by Shamrock. Beautiful body shot.
Shamrock 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.
DeSalvo misses with a hook.
Shamrock is looking to slow DeSalvo down with leg kicks.
Shamrock is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before DeSalvo has time to react.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
DeSalvo throws a looping overhand right but Shamrock ducks down to avoid it.
Shamrock takes a swing at DeSalvo's ribcage but misses.
DeSalvo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
DeSalvo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shamrock.
DeSalvo slips a jab and a cross from Shamrock.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from DeSalvo.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Shamrock. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shamrock.
Nick Shamrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeSalvo missing with a left hand there. Shamrock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shamrock staying out of range there.
Shamrock lands a leg kick that knocks DeSalvo off balance momentarily.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock defending well as DeSalvo loads up on a big left hand.
Shamrock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shamrock is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shamrock connects with a leg kick. DeSalvo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
DeSalvo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
DeSalvo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock throws a hook but DeSalvo avoids it easily.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but DeSalvo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamrock misses with a hook.
DeSalvo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shamrock circles away quickly and effectively.
Shamrock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Good leg kick by Shamrock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shamrock scores with a one two! DeSalvo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
No luck for DeSalvo with that takedown attempt.
Shamrock leaves DeSalvo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shamrock throws a hook but DeSalvo blocks it.
Shamrock lands a nice hook to DeSalvo's body. DeSalvo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeSalvo.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeSalvo manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Shamrock.
DeSalvo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Shamrock tests DeSalvo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. DeSalvo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock throws a jab but it's blocked by DeSalvo.
DeSalvo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
DeSalvo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shamrock.
DeSalvo misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock slips a jab and a cross from DeSalvo.
Shamrock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on DeSalvo. That did some damage!
Shamrock lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jab from Shamrock.
Shamrock leaves DeSalvo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nick Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert DeSalvo.
DeSalvo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
DeSalvo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shamrock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeSalvo misses with a hook. Shamrock ducked under it nicely.
DeSalvo throws a jab when Shamrock was well out of range.
DeSalvo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Shamrock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck DeSalvo on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shamrock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
DeSalvo misses with a straight right.
DeSalvo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
DeSalvo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock lands a jab.
DeSalvo cracks Shamrock with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shamrock scores with a jab. DeSalvo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shamrock jabs DeSalvo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shamrock throws out a loose jab but DeSalvo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from DeSalvo misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shamrock connects with a looping right hand.
DeSalvo throws a nice looking combination but Shamrock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
DeSalvo defending well as Shamrock loads up on a big left hand.
DeSalvo walks into a stiff left hand from Shamrock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Shamrock dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from DeSalvo.
DeSalvo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DeSalvo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shamrock lands a right hook to the body.
Shamrock takes a swing at DeSalvo's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches DeSalvo on the side of the head.
No joy there for Shamrock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
DeSalvo scores with a jab to the body.
DeSalvo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shamrock to score with a decent uppercut.
Shamrock thows a left - swing and a miss!
DeSalvo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Shamrock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shamrock connects with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shamrock.
DeSalvo throws a lazy right hand but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DeSalvo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeSalvo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shamrock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
DeSalvo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock throws the left hand but DeSalvo avoids the punch easily.
DeSalvo misses with a body shot.
Shamrock scores with a hook to the body. DeSalvo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
DeSalvo throws a hook but Shamrock blocks it.
Shamrock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shamrock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DeSalvo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shamrock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
DeSalvo walks into a straight right hand from Shamrock.
Danga de danga de dang - Shamrock scores with a four punch combination!
Nick Shamrock is winning the standup battle so far.
Shamrock scores with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Shamrock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
DeSalvo throws a hook to the side of Shamrock's head but Shamrock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shamrock darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shamrock.
Shamrock 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.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shamrock.
That kick from Shamrock tenderised DeSalvo's leg. DeSalvo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shamrock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DeSalvo can do to turn this around?
DeSalvo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock throws a jab but it's blocked by DeSalvo.
A punch lands to the side of DeSalvo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shamrock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from DeSalvo misses.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeSalvo.
DeSalvo walks into a stiff left hand from Shamrock.
Shamrock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
DeSalvo throws a hook to the side of Shamrock's head but Shamrock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
DeSalvo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shamrock on the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Shamrock. No joy for DeSalvo on that attempt.
Shamrock is looking to counter punch.
DeSalvo walks into a straight right hand from Shamrock.
DeSalvo misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock lands a jab to the nose.
Nice defenses there by DeSalvo.
Nice shot lands for Shamrock.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeSalvo. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeSalvo is trying desperately to land a takedown but Shamrock is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for DeSalvo.
Shamrock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DeSalvo.
DeSalvo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from DeSalvo.
DeSalvo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeSalvo slips a straight right by Shamrock.
DeSalvo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeSalvo misses with a straight right.
DeSalvo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
DeSalvo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
DeSalvo is looking to score with low kicks.
DeSalvo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shamrock.
Shamrock connects with a leg kick. DeSalvo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
DeSalvo fails to land the takedown.
Nick Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert DeSalvo.
DeSalvo missing with a left hand there. Shamrock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DeSalvo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shamrock misses with a straight left.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeSalvo missing with a left hand there. Shamrock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DeSalvo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSalvo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from DeSalvo.
DeSalvo throws a big shot that misses.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeSalvo was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Shamrock connects with the punch.
DeSalvo misses with a straight right.
Shamrock misses the jab.
A lazy left from Shamrock finds it's target.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but DeSalvo is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Shamrock.
Shamrock is looking to slow DeSalvo down with leg kicks.
Shamrock dodges the punch combination from DeSalvo.
DeSalvo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice cross by Shamrock.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
DeSalvo feints the counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Shamrock dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from DeSalvo. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeSalvo throws a right and a left that Shamrock avoids nicely.
A good leg kick by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws out a loose jab but DeSalvo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A lazy left from DeSalvo finds it's target.
Shamrock scores with a crisp jab that stopped DeSalvo in his tracks.
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but DeSalvo moved out of range nicely.
Shamrock scores with a nice right hand.
Shamrock moves out of range as DeSalvo strikes.
Shamrock misses with a straight right.
DeSalvo throws a lazy right hand but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but DeSalvo is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
DeSalvo throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamrock works the jab nicely.
DeSalvo misses with an uppercut.
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!
DeSalvo looks to throw the jab but Shamrock is out of range.
Shamrock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeSalvo.
DeSalvo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shamrock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling DeSalvo to score with a decent uppercut.
Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeSalvo.
Shamrock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shamrock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from DeSalvo misses the target.
DeSalvo throws a lazy right hand but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DeSalvo takes one to the side of the head.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeSalvo moves away.
DeSalvo misses with a straight left.
Shamrock stuns DeSalvo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from DeSalvo.
DeSalvo takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from DeSalvo misses the target.
Albert DeSalvo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSalvo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
DeSalvo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock lands a slapping body shot.
DeSalvo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shamrock did well to prevent DeSalvo getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeSalvo is looking to stall here but Shamrock recovers full guard.
Shamrock is looking to stand up but DeSalvo isn't so interested in that idea.
My spies in Holding Cell inform me that DeSalvo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as DeSalvo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shamrock wants to stand but DeSalvo is controlling the position.
DeSalvo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSalvo wants to control from the top but Shamrock keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
DeSalvo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shamrock scores with a nice right hand.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeSalvo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
DeSalvo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from DeSalvo.
Shamrock scores with a sloppy right hand. DeSalvo should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSalvo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shamrock.
DeSalvo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
DeSalvo avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
DeSalvo feints the counter takedown.
DeSalvo walks into a left hand.
DeSalvo takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
DeSalvo scores with a jab to the body.
DeSalvo tries to land a front kick but Shamrock steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shamrock avoids the body shot from DeSalvo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeSalvo swings widly with a right hand
enabling Shamrock to counter with a crisp jab.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
Shamrock lands a nice looking body shot.
Shamrock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
DeSalvo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
DeSalvo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shamrock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shamrock tests DeSalvo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Shamrock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shamrock, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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