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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gary Drennan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drennan comes to the cage accompanied by Illy-oi!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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ADCC Champion
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 2, fighting out of New York, Gary Drennan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Shields!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A bone on bone clash there as Shields blocks the leg kick.
Shields ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shields lands an overhand right.
Gary Drennan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drennan. Shields does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shields thuds his right hand into Drennan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Drennan misses with a hook to the body
and Drennan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drennan misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shields takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Drennan swings for the body but Shields moves out of range.
Drennan is looking to wear down Shields with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab from Shields finds it's way through Drennan's defenses.
Drennan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A thudding body kick lands there by Drennan!
Shields looks winded!
Shields takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Drennan looks to land a right hand but Shields moved out of range.
Shields takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shields throws an overhand right that lands on Drennan's shoulder, as Drennan tries to avoid the shot.
Shields throws out a loose jab but Drennan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drennan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shields.
Shields avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Drennan tries to land a front kick but Shields steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Drennan wants to slow Shields down by chopping away at his legs.
Shields throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A leg kick checked by Shields.
Drennan misses with a low kick.
Shields throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shields avoids the head kick by Drennan.
Drennan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shields counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Drennan thinking.
Drennan misses with a body kick.
Drennan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like David Shields has been cut.
Drennan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shields throws a nice inside leg kick.
Drennan throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drennan slips under a jab from Shields.
Drennan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shields moves away.
Shields slips a jab from Drennan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields scores with a nice right hand.
Drennan throws an overhand right that lands on Shields's shoulder, as Shields tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Drennan.
Shields shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Shields thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Drennan's head.
Shields is looking to take a break and control but Drennan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shields is working for a kimura but Drennan is defending it quite comfortably.
Shields wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drennan keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shields wants to pass to mount but Drennan is defending the position.
Shields has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields with the ground and pound from mount.
Shields can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Drennan is looking to escape.
Drennan is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shields connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Shields lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gary Drennan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on David Shields's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Drennan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shields moves away.
Shields throws an overhand right that lands on Drennan's shoulder, as Drennan tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick from Shields lands but Drennan takes it in his stride.
Shields closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Drennan did well to prevent Shields getting side control.
Shields wants to pass the guard but Drennan is defending well.
Shields is keen to just control but Drennan is a slippery customer.
Shields lands strikes from half guard.
Drennan won't allow Shields to pass to mount.
Shields is looking to stall here but Drennan recovers full guard.
Shields wants to control from the top but Drennan keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields content to stall in guard here.
Shields wants to control from the top but Drennan keeps moving.
Shields throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Drennan keeping full guard, as Shields tries to pass.
Shields is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
David Shields has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Shields closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Drennan's guard.
Shields working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drennan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Drennan keeping moving, preventing Shields from controlling successfully.
Shields is working Drennan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields trying to control but Drennan is working from the bottom.
Drennan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shields doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shields manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Drennan keeping full guard, as Shields tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shields advances to half guard.
Shields seems to be looking for submissions.
Drennan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shields is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drennan defends it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shields seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Shields showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on David Shields's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Drennan pushes Shields away with a front kick.
Gary Drennan is winning the standup battle so far.
Drennan connects with a body shot.
Drennan keeps Shields at a distance using the push kick.
Drennan takes a swing at Shields's ribcage but misses.
Drennan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drennan scores with the left hand. Shields knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drennan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Drennan throws the kick towards the body but Shields avoids it.
Drennan tries a low kick but Shields avoids it.
Drennan throws a head kick that misses.
Shields moves out of range of the body kick from Drennan.
Drennan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Drennan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shields takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drennan throws a solid leg kick but Shields takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Drennan.
Drennan scores with a jab to the body.
Good work by Drennan as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drennan.
Shields dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drennan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Drennan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shields was well out of range. Poor timing from Drennan.
Shields takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Drennan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drennan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shields staying out of range there.
Drennan misses with a double jab
and Shields makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shields shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Drennan as he jumps to the side.
Shields tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Drennan.
A jab from Shields misses.
Drennan jabs at Shields's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields avoids the body shot from Drennan.
Drennan throws a front kick that sends Shields stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Drennan connects with a solid leg kick.
Shields takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shields steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drennan.
Nice straight punches there by Drennan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Drennan.
Drennan works Shields's body with a nice hook.
Shields takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Shields checks a leg kick.
Shields bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Shields checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Drennan missing with a left hand there. Shields was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drennan connects with a crisp jab.
Shields ducks under a wild hook from Drennan.
Drennan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drennan.
Drennan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Drennan scores with a leg kick.
Drennan misses with a hook
and Shields counters with a nice uppercut.
Drennan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shields keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shields keeps Drennan at a distance using the push kick.
Drennan scores with a body shot.
Drennan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shields. Drennan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drennan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shields connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shields steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drennan.
Shields has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Drennan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shields throws out a loose jab but Drennan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shields. That's going to slow Drennan down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drennan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shields was well out of range. Poor timing from Drennan.
Shields's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shields stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Drennan lands with a shot to the body.
Drennan throws a looping overhand right but Shields ducks down to avoid it.
Drennan just misses with a punch to the body.
Drennan swings for the body but Shields moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Shields blocks the leg kick.
Shields takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gary Drennan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shields moves out of range as Drennan strikes.
Drennan misses with the body kick
and Shields counters with a nice body kick.
Drennan swings widly with a right hand
and Drennan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drennan thows a leg kick but Shields checks it
and Shields counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drennan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drennan throws a hook but Shields avoids it easily.
Drennan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shields is out of range and Drennan settles back down.
Drennan jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Drennan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Drennan 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Drennan!
Gary Drennan took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Firebird Designs for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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