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Event:
Bushido 35: Wilder v Cheryshev
Date: Jan 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Shackleton misses with a lunging right hand
and Soszynski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Ernest Shackleton has been cut.
Soszynski lands a nice shot to the body.
Soszynski misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice side step and Shackleton releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Shackleton ducks under a wild hook from Soszynski.
Soszynski throws a lazy right hand but Shackleton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shackleton is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Soszynski with a body shot.
Soszynski tests Shackleton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shackleton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Soszynski throws a jab when Shackleton was well out of range.
A slow jab from Soszynski misses its intended target.
Nice shot lands for Shackleton.
Soszynski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shackleton moves away.
Shackleton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Soszynski sizes up Shackleton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shackleton works Soszynski's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shackleton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Soszynski thumps Shackleton with a low kick.#T1#
Soszynski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shackleton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Krystian Soszynski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shackleton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soszynski moves away.
Soszynski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shackleton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shackleton lands a jab to the head.
Soszynski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Soszynski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shackleton tries to close the distance and clinch but Soszynski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Soszynski ducks under a wild hook from Shackleton.
Soszynski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shackleton lands a glancing blow to the side of Soszynski's head.
Shackleton checks a leg kick.
Soszynski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shackleton.
Soszynski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soszynski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shackleton.#T2#
Shackleton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Soszynski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shackleton.
Shackleton let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Soszynski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shackleton throws out a loose jab but Soszynski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soszynski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Soszynski throws a hook but Shackleton blocks it.
Shackleton tries to clinch
and Soszynski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shackleton blocks a jab.
Soszynski is looking to land body kicks.
Soszynski motions for Shackleton to come forward. Soszynski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shackleton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Soszynski misses with a kick to the body.
Shackleton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Soszynski.
Soszynski connects with the punch.#T3#
Soszynski missing with a left hand there. Shackleton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Soszynski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shackleton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Soszynski.
Soszynski dodges the punch combination from Shackleton.
Soszynski's corner calls for a 1-2. Soszynski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Soszynski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soszynski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shackleton.
Shackleton walks into a stiff left hand from Soszynski.
Soszynski throws a hook to the side of Shackleton's head but Shackleton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Soszynski misses with a looping left.
Shackleton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soszynski.
Soszynski throws a right hand that misses
and Shackleton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Shackleton misses. #T4#
Soszynski misses with a straight right.
Soszynski tries a head kick but it misses.
Shackleton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Soszynski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shackleton moves out of range of the strikes.
Soszynski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shackleton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shackleton cracks Soszynski with a good jab.
Shackleton misses with a looping right.
Soszynski missing with a left hand there. Shackleton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Soszynski throws a sloppy head kick and Shackleton moves out of range easily.
Shackleton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Soszynski.
Shackleton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soszynski lunges at Shackleton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shackleton's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krystian Soszynski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ernest Shackleton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Soszynski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shackleton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shackleton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Soszynski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shackleton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Soszynski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shackleton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soszynski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shackleton checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Shackleton might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Soszynski has got the better of the exchanges.
Soszynski jabs Shackleton right on the nose. Shackleton blinks but takes it well.
Soszynski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Shackleton finds it's target.
Shackleton looks to score with a jab to the body but Soszynski is just out of range.
Shackleton is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Soszynski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shackleton manages to avoid it.
Soszynski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shackleton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Soszynski moves out of range of the strikes.
Krystian Soszynski is winning the standup battle so far.
Soszynski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shackleton's head.
Soszynski throws a body punch but Shackleton moves out of range.
Shackleton misses with a body punch
and Soszynski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Soszynski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Soszynski takes a swing at Shackleton's ribcage but misses.
Soszynski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shackleton throws out the jab.
Soszynski ducks under a wild hook from Shackleton.
Soszynski scores with a jab to the head.
Soszynski looks to score with a jab to the body but Shackleton is just out of range.
Shackleton on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#
That has opened up Ernest Shackleton's cut even more.
Soszynski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Soszynski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shackleton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Soszynski.#T2#
Soszynski connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soszynski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shackleton manages to avoid it.
Shackleton avoids the body shot from Soszynski.
Shackleton tries to counter by closing the distance.
Shackleton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shackleton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shackleton misses with a hook to the body
and Soszynski counters with a stiff right hand.
Soszynski staying out of range there.
Soszynski misses with a wild body shot.
Shackleton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Soszynski throws a leg kick
and Shackleton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A shot to the body from Shackleton misses
and Shackleton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Soszynski lunges at Shackleton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shackleton's hand.
The crowd cheers as Soszynski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shackleton doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#
Shackleton is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Ernest Shackleton's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Shackleton throws out a loose jab but Soszynski uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
A thudding body kick lands there by Soszynski!
Shackleton misses with an uppercut
and Soszynski counters with a crisp right that sends Shackleton to the canvas! Soszynski follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krystian Soszynski!
A victorious Krystian Soszynski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Bushido 31: Bunker vs Paterson
Date: Dec 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body. Shackleton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big left from Sanchez misses.
Shackleton slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez.
Shackleton is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shackleton has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Shackleton's head but Shackleton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Shackleton slips the punch.
Shackleton throws out a counter right but Sanchez avoids it with no problem.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shackleton lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanchez's head.
Shackleton throws an off balance right hand
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Shackleton misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanchez misses the target.
Sanchez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shackleton ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Shackleton let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Shackleton defending well as Sanchez loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Shackleton has Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Shackleton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shackleton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shackleton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shackleton scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
I was talking to Sanchez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sanchez looking to throw knees to the head but Shackleton is blocking nicely.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shackleton dodges an elbow strike from Sanchez.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Shackleton.
Sanchez scores with a shoulder strike.
Shackleton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shackleton keeps control of Sanchez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shackleton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez lands an uppercut.
Shackleton managing to block the knees to the body from Sanchez.
Shackleton misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Shackleton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez tries to break the clinch but Shackleton is controlling the position.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Shackleton.
Shackleton lands with a light punch inside.
Shackleton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Shackleton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Shackleton scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#
Sanchez is rocked!
Shackleton lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Sanchez to his knees! Shackleton keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernest Shackleton!
Ernest Shackleton thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Carnage Thirteen
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Savage tries for a takedown but Shackleton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Savage misses with a takedown
and Shackleton counters with a nice body shot.
Shackleton lands a nice hook to Savage's body. Savage takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shackleton works Savage's body with a nice hook.
Savage looks winded!
Savage shoots and misses #CL#
and Shackleton counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ernest Shackleton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Savage.
Shackleton lands with a left to the head.
Shackleton gets through Savage's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Shackleton.
Shackleton lands a hook that snaps the head of Savage backwards.
Shackleton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Shackleton.
A short uppercut from Shackleton. #ROC#
Savage is rocked!#T1#
A short right from Shackleton on the inside.
Savage is still on wobbly legs! Can Shackleton finish him?
Shackleton throws a big uppercut that drops Savage! More strikes from Shackleton and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Savage lies dazed against the cage as Shackleton celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernest Shackleton!
A very excited looking Ernest Shackleton made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Carnage Eleven
Date: Sep 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Shackleton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Battle lands with an overhand left.
Battle missing with a left hand there. Shackleton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shackleton tries to counter with a clinch but Battle shakes him off and moves away.
Shackleton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big left from Battle misses.
Shackleton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Battle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shackleton digs a good hook to Battle's body.
Shackleton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Shackleton misses the target.
Shackleton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Battle rather than just go for the knockout.
Shackleton throws an overhand right that lands on Battle's shoulder, as Battle tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shackleton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Battle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Battle swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shackleton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Shackleton lands with a good body shot.
Battle misses with an uppercut
and Shackleton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dre Battle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shackleton looks to land a right hand but Battle moved out of range.
Battle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shackleton throws a looping overhand right but Battle ducks down to avoid it.
Battle misses with a right hand
and Shackleton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Battle moves away from the strike by Shackleton.
Battle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Battle misses with a looping left.
Battle throws a poor cross that misses
#KD2#
and Shackleton counters with a crisp right hand that drops Battle! Shackleton lets Battle back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Battle is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Dre Battle has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shackleton cracks a nice hook into Battle's ribs.
Oh Battle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Shackleton gets a clinch. #T2#
Battle is trying to break the clinch but Shackleton has him pressed against the cage.
Battle seems to have got his legs back now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shackleton.
Shackleton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Battle's efforts to push away.
Shackleton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Battle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shackleton has him pressed against the cage.
Shackleton lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Battle to his knees! Shackleton keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernest Shackleton!
A very excited looking Ernest Shackleton made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Tribal Stage Round 3
Date: Aug 17, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Shackleton gets tackled into the cage by Dog. Dog maintains the clinch.
Shackleton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dog lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Ernest Shackleton has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Dog fails to land.
Shackleton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dog lands a left hand.
Shackleton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dog lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Shackleton.
Shackleton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shackleton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dog's elbow.
Dog lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Shackleton.
Dog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dog lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shackleton.
Dog scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dog tries to work over Shackleton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dog can't find room to land a body shot as Shackleton controls the action.
Shackleton throws a punch but it's blocked by Dog.
Shackleton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dog scores with a shoulder strike.
Shackleton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shackleton's elbow. #T1#
Shackleton throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dog.
Dog swings wildly with an uppercut but Shackleton uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Dog.
Dog looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dog.
Dog lands a body punch.
Shackleton is breathing heavily.
Dog working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dog lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shackleton backwards.
Dog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shackleton's elbow.
Dog misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Dog scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dog lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shackleton backwards.
Shackleton throws a punch but it's blocked by Dog.
Dog scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shackleton misses with a punch on the inside.
Dog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Dog.
A body shot lands from Dog.
Dog lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shackleton.
Dog throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Dog makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shackleton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dog lands with a right to the head.
Dog scores with a shot to the side of Shackleton's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shackleton.
Dog pushes Shackleton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dog scores with a shoulder strike.
Dog scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dog lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shackleton.
A short left from Dog.
Dog lands a shoulder strike.
Dog lands a shot to the body.
Dog lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Dog as the two fighters clinch.
Dog lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shackleton.
Good body shot from Dog.
Dog lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shackleton takes a shot to the head.
Dog lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shackleton.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dog blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
A shot in the inside from Dog.
Dog can't find room to land a body shot as Shackleton controls the action.
Dog lands a shoulder strike.
Dog throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shackletons head.
Dog lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dog.
Dog lands a shoulder strike.
Dog gets through Shackleton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dog digs a right hand into Shackleton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shackleton's gas tank.
Dog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dog lands a shoulder strike.
Shackleton tries to work over Dog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Dog.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dog lands a nice shot to the body.
Dog scores with a shot to the side of Shackleton's head.
Dog lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#
Shackleton is rocked!
Dog throws a head punch that misses.
Dog working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Shackleton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dog lands a body shot.
Shackleton seems to have got his legs back now.
Dog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Dog.
#T4#
A body shot lands from Dog.
Dog pushes Shackleton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dog scores with a shoulder strike.
Dog is working Shackleton over against the cage.
Dog lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shackleton backwards.
Dog throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shackletons head.
Dog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dog lands a big right hand that drops Shackleton! The killer instinct kicks in and Dog finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Dog!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junkyard Dog!
Junkyard Dog decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Survivor Tribal Stage Round 2b
Date: Aug 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Shackleton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lofgren moves away.
A slow jab from Shackleton misses its intended target.
Shackleton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lofgren.
Shackleton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shackleton is looking to counter punch.
Lofgren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shackleton.
Lofgren ducks under a wild hook from Shackleton.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lofgren. Shackleton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lofgren throws a jab but it's blocked by Shackleton.
Lofgren looks to land a body kick but Shackleton moved away.
Lofgren lands a nice shot that snaps Shackleton's head back.
#CL#
Shackleton closes the distance and clinches.
We've been informed that Lofgren has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lofgren jumps guard but Shackleton turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lofgren is trying to pull guard but Shackleton has him pressed against the cage.
Lofgren jumps guard but Shackleton turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ernest Shackleton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Red Lofgren.
Shackleton lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Red Lofgren has been cut.
Shackleton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lofgren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shackleton scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Lofgren tries to pull guard but Shackleton won't allow it.
Lofgren is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shackleton to keep the fight standing.
Shackleton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shackleton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lofgren backwards.
Shackleton lands an uppercut.
Lofgren jumps guard but Shackleton turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lofgren is trying to pull guard but Shackleton has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lofgren.
Lofgren has a couple of punches blocked by Shackleton.
Shackleton cracks Lofgren with a nice body shot.
Lofgren looks winded!
Lofgren tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shackleton smiles and moves away.
Shackleton lands a nice looking body shot.
Lofgren slips a jab from Shackleton.
Lofgren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lofgren is looking for the big counter here.
Shackleton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lofgren is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lofgren staying out of range there.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Lofgren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A counter left hand to the body from Shackleton misses its target.
Shackleton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shackleton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lofgren slips under a jab from Shackleton.
Shackleton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shackleton throws a body shot but no joy.
Lofgren throws a leg kick but Shackleton sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL#
Shackleton closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shackleton.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lofgren.
Shackleton lands a nice uppercut.
Shackleton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shackleton swings wildly with an uppercut but Lofgren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shackleton pushes Lofgren back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Shackleton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC#
Lofgren is rocked!
Lofgren fails to pull guard.
Lofgren is still on wobbly legs! Can Shackleton finish him?
Shackleton lands a hook that snaps the head of Lofgren backwards.
Shackleton lands a big right hand that drops Lofgren! The killer instinct kicks in and Shackleton finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Shackleton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernest Shackleton!
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Event:
Survivor Tribal Stage Round 1a
Date: Jul 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Shackleton misses with a left hand
letting McCann counter with a right hand.
Shackleton walks into a stiff left hand from McCann.
Shackleton moves forwards but McCann connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McCann lands a body shot.
Shackleton cracks McCann with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McCann jabs at Shackleton's body.
Shackleton takes one to the side of the head.
#CL#
McCann clinches with his opponent.
McCann misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shackleton.
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!
McCann misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from McCann.
McCann lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCann.
Shackleton avoiding damage as McCann throws knees to the body.
McCann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
McCann tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McCann lands an elbow inside that Shackleton shrugs off.
McCann throws an elbow but it misses.
McCann creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shackleton throws a head punch that misses.
McCann lands a nice shot to the body.
McCann working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shackleton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shackleton lands a right hand.
Shackleton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shackleton tries to throw a body punch but McCann avoids it by throwing Shackleton back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, McCann throws an elbow but misses.
McCann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shackleton is trying to push McCann away but McCann has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shackleton working hard to break the clinch.
McCann throws a knee to the head but misses.
McCann tries a knee to the head but Shackleton blocks it.
Shackleton tries to work over McCann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCann scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, McCann throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Shackleton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shackleton misses with a body punch.
McCann prevents Shackleton from breaking the clinch.
McCann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCann struggles to land a body shot inside as Shackleton controls his hands.
McCann misses with 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!
McCann's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McCann creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McCann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Shackleton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shackleton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McCann lands with an overhand left.
McCann scores with a jab to the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCann.
McCann slips under a jab from Shackleton.
Shackleton lands a nice looking body shot.
#T3#
Shackleton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McCann lands with a right hand.
McCann lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McCann scores with a jab to the head.
McCann lands a jab to the nose.
McCann connects with a right hand. Shackleton shakes it off.
McCann on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McCann connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shackleton's hands.
McCann comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shackleton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shackleton misses with a hook.
McCann is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A punch lands to the side of McCann 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
McCann cracks Shackleton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McCann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCann bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shackleton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCann manages to avoid it.
McCann is looking to clinch.
Shackleton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McCann scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
McCann clinches up with Shackleton and pushes him back against the cage.
McCann throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCann lands a right hand.
Shackleton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McCann throws an elbow but it misses.
Shackleton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCann digs a right hand into Shackleton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shackleton's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dale McCann dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
McCann takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shackleton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCann was well out of range. Poor timing from Shackleton.
Dale McCann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from McCann misses.
Shackleton with a hook.
Shackleton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCann.
Shackleton swings away with a body shot that misses
and McCann counters with a nice body shot.
Shackleton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McCann lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shackleton scores with a nice right hand.
Shackleton just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut there from McCann.
Shackleton looks to score with a jab to the body but McCann is just out of range.
Shackleton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
McCann throws a shot to the body.
Shackleton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McCann ducks under a wild hook from Shackleton.
Shackleton walks into a stiff left hand from McCann.
McCann avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCann scores with a nice head shot.
Some wild striking there from Shackleton.
McCann is looking to counter punch.
McCann lands a lovely overhand right.
Shackleton connects with a body shot.
McCann takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
McCann scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shackleton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McCann fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McCann moves away from the strike by Shackleton.
Shackleton looks to throw the jab but McCann is out of range.
McCann works Shackleton's body with a nice hook.
Shackleton needs to keep his hands up - McCann had a free shot at his head there.
McCann takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good exchange - McCann coming out on top.
McCann cracks Shackleton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shackleton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCann comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Shackleton in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T3#
McCann throws a looping overhand right but Shackleton ducks down to avoid it.
Shackleton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shackleton throws an overhand right that lands on McCann's shoulder, as McCann tries to avoid the shot.
McCann lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McCann cracks a nice hook into Shackleton's ribs.
McCann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shackleton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shackleton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shackleton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCann.
McCann connects with the punch.
McCann lands with an overhand left.
McCann uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McCann lands with a good body shot.
Shackleton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCann throws a hook but Shackleton blocks it.
Shackleton blocks a jab.
McCann uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McCann looks to land a combination but Shackleton avoids it well.
Shackleton misses with a body shot
and McCann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shackleton misses with a shot to the body
and McCann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shackleton can do to turn this around?
McCann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCann cracks Shackleton with an open hand slap.
McCann connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shackleton momentarily.
McCann bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shackleton's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCann lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dale McCann dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Shackleton throws a shot from downtown. McCann moves away and avoids it.
McCann scores with a hook to the body. Shackleton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shackleton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McCann throws a jab when Shackleton was well out of range.
Shackleton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCann.
McCann tries to clinch there but Shackleton circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shackleton! But no joy.
McCann has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shackleton finds it's way round the side to connect with McCann's head.
Shackleton works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCann scores with a jab to the head.
Shackleton slips a straight right by McCann.
Shackleton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circle momentarily. McCann darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McCann is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McCann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
McCann throws a hook to the side of Shackleton's head but Shackleton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shackleton throws a jab when McCann was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from McCann on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCann slips under a jab from Shackleton.
Shackleton walks into a straight right hand from McCann.
McCann lands a jab to the nose.
McCann misses with a right hand
enabling Shackleton to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by McCann. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McCann.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCann looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCann misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from McCann.
Shackleton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ernest Shackleton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McCann avoids the body shot from Shackleton.
Shackleton lands a jab to the head.
McCann works Shackleton's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCann takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shackleton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McCann connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shackleton's hands.
McCann lands a glancing blow to the side of Shackleton's head.
Shackleton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McCann!
McCann throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - McCann looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shackleton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McCann doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McCann lands the left hand.
McCann scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McCann takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shackleton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shackleton staying out of range there.
McCann darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
McCann thows a left - swing and a miss!
Danga de danga de dang - McCann scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCann wants to clinch but Shackleton slips to the side#KD2#
and Shackleton counters with a left and a right that hurts McCann! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Shackleton jumps into full mount! #ROC2#
McCann is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shackleton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Shackleton looking to secure an arm triangle but McCann defends it well.
Shackleton controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dale McCann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCann, 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dale McCann!
Dale McCann seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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