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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rusty Shackelford (ranked 1993 p4p, 209 weight class) and Trevor Jones (ranked 2241 p4p, 224 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Shackelford might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Boomhauer - Dust in the Wind. Trevor Jones has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rusty Shackelford's chin.
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225 lbs
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218 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rusty Shackelford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trevor Jones!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shackelford gets a clinch.
Shackelford lands a left hand.
Shackelford presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shackelford pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shackelford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shackelford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shackelford creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shackelford lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Shackelford slows down the pace here.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
A head punch on the inside from Shackelford fails to land.
Jones blocks an elbow strike from Shackelford.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Shackelford lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Trevor Jones has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shackelford working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shackelford scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shackelford cracks Jones with a nice body shot.
Shackelford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Shackelford on the inside.
A short uppercut from Shackelford.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shackelford closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shackelford manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Shackelford tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Shackelford fails to land.
Jones is trying to break free.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shackelford.
Shackelford pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones avoiding damage.
Jones prevents a body shot from Shackelford.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Shackelford has double underhooks.
Shackelford stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
Shackelford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Shackelford has double underhooks.
Shackelford lands with a right to the head.
Shackelford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shackelford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shackelford has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shackelford is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shackelford lands a shoulder strike.
Shackelford lands a damaging elbow.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Shackelford keeps him there for the moment.
Shackelford throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shackelford.
Shackelford misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Shackelford controls his hands.
A short left from Shackelford.
Shackelford lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shackelford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones blocks a body shot from Shackelford.
Shackelford creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones is stalling here.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Trevor Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a hook but Shackelford avoids it easily.
We've been told by Shackelford's head coaches at Redfist MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shackelford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Shackelford swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shackelford ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shackelford fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Shackelford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones swings for the body but Shackelford moves out of range.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shackelford.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shackelford fails to land with a series of punches.
Shackelford lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Shackelford moved out of range nicely.
Jones lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Shackelford moves away from the strike by Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Shackelford dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trevor Jones's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shackelford dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones throws a right and a left that Shackelford avoids nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shackelford.
Shackelford seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shackelford slips a straight right by Jones.
Shackelford slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shackelford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shackelford takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jones misses with the combination.
It looked like Shackelford was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jones.
Shackelford closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shackelford lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shackelford has him pressed against the cage.
Shackelford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Shackelford working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shackelford tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Shackelford back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shackelford.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shackelford.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Shackelford won't allow it.
Shackelford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shackelford stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jones looking to slow down the pace here.
Jones is looking to control Shackelford's arms but Shackelford gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shackelford.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Shackelford has him pressed against the cage.
Shackelford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shackelford.
Shackelford tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shackelford lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shackelford is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Good body shot from Shackelford.
A head punch on the inside from Shackelford fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shackelford stalls.
Shackelford lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Shackelford scores with a hook to the body.
Shackelford working aggressively here.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Shackelford won't allow it.
Shackelford has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shackelford stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shackelford comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shackelford can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Shackelford throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Shackelford.
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!
Jones is trying to stall.
Shackelford is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shackelford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shackelford lands a left hand.
Shackelford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shackelford lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Shackelford as the two fighters clinch.
Shackelford misses with some punches.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shackelford can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shackelford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shackelford tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shackelford lands with a light punch inside.
Shackelford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones is looking to control Shackelford's arms but Shackelford gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shackelford.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shackelford throws an elbow but misses.
Shackelford lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
That has opened up Trevor Jones's cut even more.
Shackelford lands a body punch.
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!
Shackelford can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Shackelford lands with a left to the head.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Shackelford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones prevents a body shot from Shackelford.
Shackelford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shackelford misses with the head strike.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Shackelford has the dominant position.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shackelford lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Shackelford dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Trevor Jones's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shackelford. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shackelford is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shackelford is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shackelford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones stuns Shackelford with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shackelford moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Jones gets through Shackelford's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shackelford working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shackelford backwards.
Shackelford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Shackelford lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rusty Shackelford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shackelford scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Trevor Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shackelford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shackelford.
Shackelford drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Shackelford tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters circling - Shackelford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shackelford throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones throws a series of punches but Shackelford moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shackelford jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Shackelford clinches.
Shackelford lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shackelford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to break free but Shackelford pushes him back against the cage.
Shackelford lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shackelford taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Shackelford scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shackelford tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Shackelford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shackelford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shackelford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shackelford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shackelford misses with a punch to the body.
Shackelford misses with a punch to the body.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones throws a series of punches but Shackelford moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shackelford shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shackelford throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Shackelford swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A jab from Shackelford misses.
Shackelford lands with a shot to the body.
Jones throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Shackelford crashing down! Shackelford tries to stagger back to his feet but Jones just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Shackelford asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevor Jones!
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energy
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hype
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