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Event: HZN 19 Shredder v Shakes     
Date:   May 04, 2024
#R1#
Shredder takes a swing at Shakes's ribcage but misses.
Shakes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shredder misses with a wild body shot.
Shakes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shakes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shredder slips a jab from Shakes.
Shakes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shakes moves in looking to clinch but Shredder pushes him off.
Shakes connects with the punch.
Shredder cracks Shakes with an open hand slap.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
Shakes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shredder works Shakes's body with a nice hook.
Shredder throws a shot from downtown. Shakes moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Shakes has managed to clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Shakes.
Shredder digs a right hand into Shakes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shakes's gas tank.
Shakes lands an elbow that stopped Shredder in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Slash Shredder has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shredder scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shakes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shakes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shredder has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shredder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shakes tries a body shot but Shredder blocks it.
Shakes blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Shredder lands a nice shot to the body.
Shredder tries to throw a body punch but Shakes avoids it by throwing Shredder back against the cage.
Shredder struggles to land a body shot inside as Shakes controls his hands.
Shakes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shakes lands a knee to the body.
Shredder struggles to land a body shot inside as Shakes controls his hands.
Shredder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shakes throws an elbow but it misses.
Shredder has a couple of punches blocked by Shakes.
Shredder tries to work over Shakes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shakes lands with a light punch inside.
Shakes throws a head punch that misses.
Shredder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shredder managing to block the knees to the body from Shakes.
Shakes blocks a body shot from Shredder.
Shakes crunches a lovely knee into Shredder's ribcage.
Shredder presses Shakes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shredder can't find room to land a body shot as Shakes controls the action.
Shakes lands with a left to the head.
Shredder throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shakes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shredder misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Shredder gets through Shakes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shredder can't find room to land a body shot as Shakes controls the action.
Shakes lands a nice elbow.
Shredder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shredder has a couple of punches blocked by Shakes.
Shredder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shakes scores a nice knee to the body.
Shakes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shakes tries to throw a body punch but Shredder avoids it by throwing Shakes back against the cage.
Shakes landing knees to the body.
Shakes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shakes trying to land knees to the body.
Shakes lands an elbow just above Shredder 's eye.
Shredder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shredder working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Shredder fails to land.
Shredder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shredder throws a head punch that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shakes.
A head punch on the inside from Shakes fails to land.
Shakes lands a nice uppercut.
Shakes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shredder is defending well for now.#T3#
Shakes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shredder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shredder misses with some punches.
Shakes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shakes misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shakes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shredder's brow.
Shredder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shakes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shredder misses with a body punch.
Shakes lands with a right to the head.
Shakes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shredder.
Shakes tries to work over Shredder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shredder misses with a body punch.
Shredder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shredder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shakes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shredder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shredder blocks a body shot from Shakes.
Shredder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shredder throws a head punch that misses.
Shakes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shredder blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Shakes.
Shakes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shredder takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shakes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Shredder.
A head punch on the inside from Shredder fails to land.
Shredder lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shredder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shakes blocks a body shot from Shredder.
Shakes misses with a punch on the inside.
Shakes tries to land knees in the clinch but Shredder avoids the damage to the body.
A short left from Shredder.
Shredder on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shakes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shredder is defending well for now.
Shakes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shakes looking to throw knees to the head but Shredder is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shredder avoids a wild elbow strike from Shakes.
Shakes misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Shredder.
Shakes swings wildly with an uppercut but Shredder uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Shredder.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Shakes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Slash Shredder's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Shredder fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shakes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shakes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shredder defending well as Shakes loads up on a big left hand.
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shakes was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
Shredder throws a shot from downtown. Shakes moves away and avoids it.
Shredder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shakes.
Shakes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shakes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big left from Shredder misses.
Shredder scores with a body shot.
Shakes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shredder thuds a left hand into Shakes's body.
Shakes fails to land with a series of punches.
Shredder swings widly with a right hand
enabling Shakes to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shredder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Slash Shredder is winning the standup battle so far.
Shakes is looking to clinch but Shredder is avoiding it.
Shredder misses with a lunging right hand
and Shakes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shakes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shredder moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Shredder walks into a straight right hand from Shakes.#CL2#
Shakes pushes Shredder up against the cage in a clinch.
Shredder takes a knee to the side of the body.
Shredder working aggressively here.
Shakes is leaning against Shredder and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shakes prevents a body shot from Shredder.
Shredder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shakes digs a right hand underneath Shredder's ribcage. Shredder let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shakes tries a body shot but Shredder blocks it.
Shakes prevents a body shot from Shredder.
Shredder tries a body shot but Shakes blocks it.
Shakes lands a knee to the head.
Shredder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shredder blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shakes lands with a short shot to the head.
Shakes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shredder blocks it with crossed arms.
Shredder lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shredder lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shakes or not.
Shakes is breathing heavily.
Shredder on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shakes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shredder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Shakes misses with an elbow strike.
Shredder misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shakes.
Shredder lands a hook that snaps the head of Shakes backwards.
Shredder takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shakes misses with a punch on the inside.
Shakes struggles to land a body shot inside as Shredder controls his hands.
Shredder blocks a body shot from Shakes.
Marcus Shakes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shakes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Shakes.
Shredder on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shakes trying to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shredder.
Shakes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shredder misses with some punches.
Shredder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shakes missing with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Shredder.
Shredder avoids a wild elbow strike from Shakes.
A short right from Shredder on the inside. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Shredder scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Shredder.
Shredder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shakes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shakes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shredder lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shakes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shakes lands with a left to the head.
Shredder pushes Shakes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shredder blocks a body shot from Shakes.
Shredder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shakes backwards.
Shredder avoiding damage as Shakes throws knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Shredder scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#Shakes is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shredder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shakes is still on wobbly legs! Can Shredder finish him?
A short right from Shredder.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shredder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shredder managing to block the knees to the body from Shakes.
Shakes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shredder blocks it with crossed arms.
A hook to the body from Shredder.
Shakes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A body shot lands from Shredder.
Shredder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Shredder scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Shredder stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Shredder scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Shredder.
Shredder lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shredder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shredder lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shredder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shredder lands with a left to the head.
Shakes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Shredder scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shredder misses with a body punch.
Shredder lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shakes or not.
Shakes trying to land knees to the body.
Shredder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shakes tries a body shot but Shredder blocks it.
Shredder pushes Shakes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Shredder.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shredder lands a big right hand that drops Shakes! The killer instinct kicks in and Shredder finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Shredder!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slash Shredder!
Slash Shredder retains his bantamweight title!
Marcus Shakes spoke after the fight, saying 'Maybe its time to hang it up and coach'.

 

Event: HZN 16 Marek v Covington II     
Date:   Apr 13, 2024
#R1#
Ivanovic looks to land a left hand but Shredder moved out of range nicely.
Shredder takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shredder throws an overhand right that lands on Ivanovic's shoulder, as Ivanovic tries to avoid the shot.
Ivanovic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jab by Shredder.
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ivanovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
Ivanovic misses with a straight left.
Ivanovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shredder.
Ivanovic pushes Shredder away with a front kick.
Ivanovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shredder.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
Ivanovic throws a sloppy head kick and Shredder moves out of range easily.
Ivanovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shredder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shredder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ivanovic swings for the body but Shredder moves out of range.
Ivanovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Shredder finds it's way through Ivanovic's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanovic misses with a wild body shot.
Shredder misses with a straight left.
Ivanovic ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.#T1#
Shredder lands a nice shot to the body.
Shredder has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ivanovic misses with a few strikes there.
Shredder throws a jab when Ivanovic was well out of range.
Slash Shredder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Ivanovic misses with an uppercut. Shredder saw that one coming.
Ivanovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ivanovic misses with a body shot.
Shredder lands with a good body shot.
Shredder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ivanovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shredder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ivanovic throws a looping overhand right but Shredder ducks down to avoid it.
Ivanovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Shredder off the cage and back into range.
Shredder misses with a wild body shot.
Shredder lands with a shot to the body.
Shredder lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shredder throws an overhand right that lands on Ivanovic's shoulder, as Ivanovic tries to avoid the shot.
Shredder throws a shot from downtown. Ivanovic moves away and avoids it.
Shredder throws a hook to the side of Ivanovic's head but Ivanovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Ivanovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ivanovic.
Nice defenses there by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shredder is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ivanovic with a body shot.
Shredder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Shredder releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Shredder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shredder throws a body punch but Ivanovic moves out of range.
Ivanovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shredder.
Ivanovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shredder blocks a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ivanovic. That's going to slow Shredder down.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
Ivanovic slips under a jab.
A clash of legs there as Shredder blocks the low kick.
Ivanovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shredder.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ivanovic throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Good work by Shredder as he checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Shredder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shredder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ivanovic connects with a leg kick.
Shredder throws a jab when Ivanovic was well out of range.
Ivanovic misses with a double jab.
Ivanovic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Shredder misses the target.
Shredder misses with a hook
and Ivanovic makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Shredder really felt that one!
Ivanovic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shredder finds it's way round the side to connect with Ivanovic's head.
Ivanovic ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Shredder looks to land a right hand but Ivanovic moved out of range.
Ivanovic throws a shot to the body.
Jab by Shredder.
Ivanovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shredder lands a nice looking body shot.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Ivanovic. Those never looked like landing.
Shredder takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
Shredder swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ivanovic counters with a straight right hand.
Shredder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shredder.
Shredder misses with a shot to the body
and Ivanovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Ivanovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shredder lands a jab to the head.
Ivanovic throws an overhand right that lands on Shredder's shoulder, as Shredder tries to avoid the shot.
Shredder is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ivanovic had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Shredder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shredder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Ivanovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shredder throws a hook but Ivanovic blocks it.
Shredder moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shredder smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ivanovic misses with an uppercut. Shredder saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ivanovic throws a leg kick but Shredder sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shredder cracks a nice hook into Ivanovic's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Slash Shredder will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Shredder misses with an uppercut.
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shredder jabs Ivanovic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shredder connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ivanovic ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shredder lands a jab to the head.
Shredder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ivanovic.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Shredder takes a swing at Ivanovic's ribcage but misses.
Ivanovic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shredder lands with a good body shot.
Shredder scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ivanovic doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic scores with a jab to the head.
Shredder throws a shot from downtown. Ivanovic moves away and avoids it.
Ivanovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ivanovic might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ivanovic misses with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shredder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ivanovic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shredder throws a hook to the side of Ivanovic's head but Ivanovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Shredder misses the body punch
and Ivanovic counters with a straight right hand.
Ivanovic lands a nice hook to Shredder's body. Shredder takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shredder connects with a body shot that sends Ivanovic's belly button to the back.
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shredder misses with a body shot
and Ivanovic counters with a straight right hand.
Shredder throws a big shot that misses.
Shredder misses with a wild body shot.
Ivanovic throws a low kick but Shredder moves out of range easily.
Shredder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Ivanovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ivanovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shredder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ivanovic.
A counter left hand to the body from Ivanovic misses its target.
Shredder connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shredder throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Ivanovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ivanovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Slash Shredder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ivanovic tries to land a front kick but Shredder steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivanovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shredder darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder throws an off balance right hand
and Ivanovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shredder 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.
Ivanovic avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Shredder takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ivanovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shredder scores with a jab.
Ivanovic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab by Shredder.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Ivanovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ivanovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ivanovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shredder.
A big left from Ivanovic misses.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shredder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shredder takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Shredder digs a good hook to Ivanovic's body.
Ivanovic tries to move into range but Shredder moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good shot there by Shredder.
Ivanovic needs to keep his hands up - Shredder had a free shot at his head there.
Ivanovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ivanovic tried to score with a low kick but Shredder checks it.
Shredder throws an overhand right that lands on Ivanovic's shoulder, as Ivanovic tries to avoid the shot.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ivanovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shredder misses with a hook to the body
and Ivanovic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shredder lands a jab.
Shredder scores with a nice strike.
Nice straight punches there by Shredder. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shredder.
Ivanovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shredder manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shredder jabs Ivanovic to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Shredder looks to land a right hand but Ivanovic moved out of range.
Ivanovic throws a big counter combination but Shredder scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shredder fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shredder works Ivanovic's body with a nice hook.
A lazy left from Shredder finds it's target.
Shredder misses the shot to the body.
Donk. Shredder catches Ivanovic right on the button with a cross.
Good leg kick by Ivanovic.
Shredder throws a body punch but Ivanovic moves out of range.
Shredder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shredder stuns Ivanovic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shredder's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ivanovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shredder throws the left hand but Ivanovic avoids the punch easily.
Ivanovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shredder.
Ivanovic is looking to counter with a body kick.
Shredder misses the body punch
letting Ivanovic counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shredder looks to score with a jab to the body but Ivanovic is just out of range.
Ivanovic dips to his left and cracks Shredder with an uppercut!
Shredder throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ivanovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shredder.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slash Shredder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Ivanovic avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Decent striking displayed by Ivanovic there.
Shredder lands with a straight right. Ivanovic didn't see that one coming.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Ivanovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Ivanovic throwing a counter right hand but Shredder manages to avoid it.
Ivanovic lands with a good body shot.
Ivanovic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shredders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Ivanovic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ivanovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shredder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ivanovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shredder doesn't seem bothered though.
Shredder misses with a straight right.
Ivanovic keeps Shredder at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shredder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ivanovic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Shredder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Ivanovic tries to move into range but Shredder moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shredder.
Ivanovic throws a leg kick but Shredder sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shredder avoids the body shot from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shredder lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shredder is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shredder takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ivanovic slips a straight right by Shredder.
Ivanovic ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Shredder lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Shredder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shredder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ivanovic.
Ivanovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shredder.
Ivanovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shredder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ivanovic at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ivanovic manages to avoid it.#T2#
Ivanovic misses with a leg kick.
Ivanovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shredder cracks Ivanovic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shredder throws an overhand right that lands on Ivanovic's shoulder, as Ivanovic tries to avoid the shot.
Shredder misses with a body shot
and Ivanovic counters with a leg kick.
Shredder looks to score with a jab to the body but Ivanovic is just out of range.
Shredder misses with an uppercut
enabling Ivanovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Shredder lands a jab.
Ivanovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ivanovic lands a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Shredder misses the target.
Shredder swings widly with a right hand
and Ivanovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab by Shredder.
Shredder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shredder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic moves forwards but Shredder connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Shredder throws a hook to the side of Ivanovic's head but Ivanovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ivanovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shredder throws out the jab.
Shredder moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ivanovic misses with a double jab.
Shredder takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ivanovic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ivanovic misses with an uppercut. Shredder saw that one coming.
Ivanovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shredder.
Shredder throws a body punch but Ivanovic moves out of range.
Ivanovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shredder appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shredder throws a hook but Ivanovic avoids it easily.
Ivanovic throws a leg kick but Shredder moved away.
Ivanovic thuds a left hand into Shredder's body.
Shredder bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ivanovic's head backwards.
Shredder throws an overhand right that lands on Ivanovic's shoulder, as Ivanovic tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Shredder throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Ivanovic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shredder stuns Ivanovic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Ivanovic moves away from the strike by Shredder.
Ivanovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
No joy there for Ivanovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good exchange - Shredder coming out on top.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Ivanovic throws a low kick but Shredder avoids it.
Shredder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ivanovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shredder misses with an uppercut. Ivanovic saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ivanovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Ivanovic throws a right and a left that Shredder avoids nicely.
Ivanovic avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Ivanovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shredder.
An attempted straight right counter from Ivanovic misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Slash Shredder just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Ivanovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Shredder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shredder.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ivanovic moves away.
That kick from Ivanovic tenderised Shredder's leg. Shredder is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shredder lands a nice looking body shot.
Ivanovic scores with a leg kick.
Ivanovic digs a good body shot into Shredder's ribs.
Ivanovic scores with a punch to the head.
Shredder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ivanovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Shredder is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ivanovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
Ivanovic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shredder scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shredder lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shredder misses with a body shot
and Ivanovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ivanovic takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shredder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ivanovic on the side of the head.
Shredder scores with a shot to the body.
Shredder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ivanovic.
Shredder misses with a hook.
Ivanovic moves away from the strike by Shredder.
Ivanovic throws a looping overhand right but Shredder ducks down to avoid it.
Shredder throws a body punch but Ivanovic moves out of range.
Ivanovic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ivanovic moves away.
Ivanovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shredder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ivanovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shredder.
Ivanovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shredder throws out the jab.
Shredder sizes up Ivanovic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ivanovic swings for the body but Shredder moves out of range.
Ivanovic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Shredder throws a jab but it's blocked by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Ivanovic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ivanovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Ivanovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ivanovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shredder looks to throw the jab but Ivanovic is out of range.
Shredder moves out of range of the strikes.
Shredder looks to score with a jab to the body but Ivanovic is just out of range.
Ivanovic looks to land a right hand but Shredder moved out of range.
Ivanovic looks to land a left hand but Shredder moved out of range nicely.
Shredder digs a good hook to Ivanovic's body.
Ivanovic throws a looping overhand right but Shredder ducks down to avoid it.
Shredder lands a slapping body shot.
A clash of legs there as Shredder blocks the low kick.
A cross from Shredder lands.
Ivanovic throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Ivanovic does it's job there.#T3#
Ivanovic scores with a sloppy right hand. Shredder should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Shredder misses the target.
Ivanovic scores with a jab. Shredder acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ivanovic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ivanovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ivanovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic throwing a counter right hand but Shredder manages to avoid it.
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ivanovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
Ivanovic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ivanovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ivanovic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shredder.
Ivanovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shredder scores with a nice strike.
Good exchange - Shredder coming out on top.
Ivanovic throws a head kick but Shredder moves out of range.
A punch combination from Ivanovic misses. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shredder lands a body shot.
Ivanovic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shredder scores with a sloppy right hand. Ivanovic should have avoided that one.
Ivanovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ivanovic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ivanovic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ivanovic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ivanovic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ivanovic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ivanovic thumps Shredder with a low kick.
Ivanovic slips a straight right by Shredder.
Shredder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A shot to the body from Shredder misses
and Ivanovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Ivanovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shredder moves away.
Shredder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shredder takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ivanovic walks into a jab.
Shredder throws a looping overhand right but Ivanovic ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Slash Shredder will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Ivor Ivanovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shredder misses with a wild body shot.
Ivanovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shredder.
Ivanovic misses with a low kick.
Ivanovic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ivanovic throws a body punch but Shredder moves out of range.
Ivanovic looks to throw the jab but Shredder is out of range.
Shredder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shredder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shredder moves out of range of the strikes.
Shredder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ivanovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ivanovic avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Shredder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shredder misses with a straight right.
Ivanovic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shredder keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Shredder misses with an uppercut
and Ivanovic counters with a three punch combo that has Shredder backing up. Shredder nods at Ivanovic to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice jab there from Shredder.
Ivanovic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ivanovic is looking to score with low kicks.
Shredder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ivanovic tries to work over Shredder's front leg with a kick but Shredder checks it.
Ivanovic ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Ivanovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shredder with a nice cross.
Shredder scores with a jab to the head.
Shredder misses with a hook
and Ivanovic counters with an outside leg kick.
Shredder has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shredder.
Ivanovic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shredder staying out of range there.
Shredder let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Shredder misses the target.
Slash Shredder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shredder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ivanovic on the side of the head.
Ivanovic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shredder ducks under a wild hook from Ivanovic.
Shredder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ivanovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Shredder ducks under a wild hook from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shredder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shredder takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shredder misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Ivanovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shredder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ivanovic looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ivanovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ivanovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shredder's sensitive parts.
Shredder connects with a body shot.
Ivanovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shredder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Shredder lands a nice shot to the body.
Ivanovic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shredder digs a good hook to Ivanovic's body.
Shredder swings for the body but Ivanovic moves out of range.
Shredder scores with a jab to the head.
Ivanovic digs a good body shot into Shredder's ribs.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Shredder.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ivanovic manages to avoid it.
Shredder throws out a powerful jab.
Shredder scores with a punch to the head.
Shredder 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.
Shredder slips a jab and a cross from Ivanovic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanovic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shredder connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Shredder smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shredder bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ivanovic's head backwards.
Ivanovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ivanovic scores with the left hand. Shredder knows he should have avoided that one.
Shredder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ivanovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shredder connects with a jab.
Shredder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shredder throws a hook to the side of Ivanovic's head but Ivanovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A clash of legs there as Shredder blocks the low kick.
Ivanovic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A shot to the body from Shredder misses
and Ivanovic counters with a nice body shot.
Shredder lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ivanovic misses with a low kick.
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ivanovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
As Shredder backs away, Ivanovic returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ivanovic avoids the body shot from Shredder.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slash Shredder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shredder has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 45:50
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 45:50
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slash Shredder!
Slash Shredder retains his bantamweight title!

 

Event: HZN 11 Harris v Machine     
Date:   Mar 09, 2024
#R1#
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toivonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
An attempted straight right counter from Toivonen misses the target.
Toivonen moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Toivonen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shredder looks to throw the jab but Toivonen is out of range.
Shredder fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Toivonen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shredder misses with a hook
and Toivonen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab from Shredder misses.
Shredder missing with a left hand there. Toivonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Toivonen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shredder cracks Toivonen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Shredder finds it's way through Toivonen's defenses.
Shredder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shredder throws a jab but it's blocked by Toivonen.
Shredder works the jab nicely.
Shredder throws a hook but Toivonen blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shredder misses with an uppercut
letting Toivonen counter with a right hand. #T1#
A big right from Shredder misses.
Shredder misses with a straight left.
Shredder misses with a lunging right hand
and Toivonen counters with a nice body shot.
Toivonen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Toivonen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Toivonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toivonen manages to avoid it.
Toivonen tries to counter with a takedown but Shredder is quick to defend against it.
Shredder avoids the head kick by Toivonen.
Shredder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shredder thuds a left hand into Toivonen's body.
Shredder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shredder cracks Toivonen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shredder swings for the body but Toivonen moves out of range.
A big left from Shredder misses.
Shredder misses with a body shot. #T2#
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shredder throws a sloppy body shot
and Toivonen counters with a three punch combo that has Shredder backing up. Shredder nods at Toivonen to acknowledge the strikes.
Slash Shredder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toivonen lands with a nice combination. Shredder backs away looking to recover.
Shredder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Toivonen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shredder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Toivonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shredder.
Toivonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Toivonen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shredder lands a right hook to the body.
Shredder misses the shot to the body.
Shredder jabs at Toivonen's body.
Toivonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Toivonen throws a quick counter head kick but Shredder was just out of range.
Shredder misses the jab.
Toivonen walks into a straight right hand from Shredder.
A jab from Shredder does it's job there.#T3#
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Toivonen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shredder throws the left hand but Toivonen avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Toivonen misses the target.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Toivonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shredder was well out of range. Poor timing from Toivonen.
Shredder lands a jab to the nose.
A lazy left from Shredder finds it's target.
Shredder misses with a shot to the body
and Toivonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toivonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
Shredder is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Toivonen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
Toivonen feinted with a counter takedown.
Toivonen lands with a cross.
Toivonen slips under a jab.
Toivonen is looking to counter punch.
Toivonen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toivonen. #T4#
Shredder misses with an uppercut. Toivonen saw that one coming.
Toivonen tries to move into range but Shredder moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Toivonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shredder.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toivonen throws a series of punches but Shredder moves out of range.
Shredder throws a sloppy body shot
and Toivonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Toivonen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shredder smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shredder takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shredder catches Toivonen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A telegraphed right hand from Shredder misses the target.
Shredder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Toivonen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
As Shredder tries to get set, Toivonen tries to push him back and clinch up but Shredder manages to avoid the attempt.
Shredder fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shredder lands a right hook to the body.
Toivonen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shredder connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Toivonen scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slash Shredder dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Shredder throws a hook but Toivonen avoids it easily.
Shredder swings for the body but Toivonen moves out of range.
Shredder lands a jab to Toivonen's midsection.
Shredder's corner calls for a 1-2. Shredder obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Toivonen misses the shot to the body.
Shredder connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shredder swings widly with a right hand
and Toivonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slash Shredder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shredder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Toivonen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shredder swings for the body but Toivonen moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shredder misses with an uppercut. Toivonen saw that one coming.
Shredder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toivonen swings for the body but Shredder moves out of range.
Toivonen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shredder throws an overhand right that lands on Toivonen's shoulder, as Toivonen tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Shredder staying out of range there.
Shredder throws a hook but Toivonen blocks it.
Toivonen attempts a counter takedown but Shredder avoids it well and moves away.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toivonen.
Toivonen attempts a counter takedown but Shredder avoids it well and moves away.
Shredder throws the left hand but Toivonen avoids the punch easily.
Shredder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Toivonen throws out the jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Toivonen as he connects with a hook.
Toivonen defending well as Shredder loads up on a big left hand.
Shredder misses the body punch
and Toivonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Toivonen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Shredder scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shredder keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shredder connects with a jab.
Shredder misses with a body punch
and Toivonen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shredder stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shredder with a nice cross.
Shredder lands a glancing blow to the side of Toivonen's head.#ROC2#Toivonen is rocked!#T2#
Shredder scores with the left hand. Toivonen knows he should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Shredder misses its intended target.
Shredder swings for the body but Toivonen moves out of range.
Toivonen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shredder.
Toivonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shredder was well out of range. Poor timing from Toivonen.
A telegraphed right hand from Shredder misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Toivonen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shredder connects with a body shot that sends Toivonen's belly button to the back.
Shredder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Toivonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toivonen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Toivonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Shredder sizes up Toivonen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shredder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shredder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Toivonen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shredder.#T3#
Shredder swings for the body but Toivonen moves out of range.
Toivonen attempts a counter takedown but Shredder avoids it well and moves away.
Shredder connects with a body shot that sends Toivonen's belly button to the back.
Toivonen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toivonen moves away.
Toivonen feinted with a counter takedown.
Shredder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shredder misses with a hook.
Toivonen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Toivonen swings for the body but Shredder moves out of range.
Toivonen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Toivonen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Toivonen misses with a body shot.
Shredder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shredder scores with a decent looking hook.
Shredder on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Toivonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shredder keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Toivonen moves forwards but Shredder connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shredder lands the left hand.
Shredder takes a swing at Toivonen's ribcage but misses.
Toivonen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Toivonen avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Shredder throws a big shot that misses.
Shredder throws a jab when Toivonen was well out of range.
Shredder throws a hook to the side of Toivonen's head but Toivonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Toivonen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shredder missing with a left hand there. Toivonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Toivonen is looking for a counter combo.
Toivonen misses with a few strikes there.
Shredder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shredder jabs at Toivonen's body.
Shredder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Toivonen.
The fighters circling - Shredder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Toivonen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Toivonen is looking to wear down Shredder with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab, jab by Shredder - just one landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slash Shredder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
A jab lands there for Shredder.
Shredder looks to land a left hand but Toivonen moved out of range nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Toivonen misses its target.
Shredder connects with a crisp jab.
Toivonen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shredder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Toivonen's corner calls for a 1-2. Toivonen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Toivonen connects with a crisp jab.
Toivonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Toivonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shredder lands with a cross.
Shredder lands with a hook. Toivonen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Toivonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shredder.
Good shot there by Shredder.
Shredder throws a big shot that misses.
Shredder cracks Toivonen with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toivonen throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Shredder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Toivonen is looking to counter the offense by Shredder and move into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Shredder.
Toivonen throws a quick counter head kick but Shredder was just out of range.
Shredder misses with an uppercut
and Toivonen counters with a right hand to the body.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toivonen is looking to counter punch.
Toivonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Toivonen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Toivonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shredder.
Shredder lunges at Toivonen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Toivonen's hand.
Shredder throws the left hand but Toivonen avoids the punch easily.
Toivonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shredder jabs Toivonen right on the nose. Toivonen blinks but takes it well.
Shredder swings for the body but Toivonen moves out of range.
Shredder takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shredder misses with a straight right.
Toivonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shredder.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Toivonen. Shredder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shredder loads up on a big right hand but Toivonen slips the punch.
Shredder throws a jab when Toivonen was well out of range.
Toivonen connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Toivonen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shredder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shredder throws a poor cross that misses
and Toivonen counters with a big head kick but Shredder shrugs it off.
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shredder throws a shot to the body.
Toivonen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Toivonen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shredder misses with a looping left.
Toivonen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shredder walks into a jab.#T3#
Shredder throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Toivonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Shredder misses with a left hand
and Toivonen counters with a straight right hand.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Toivonen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Toivonen misses the target.
Shredder takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shredder misses with a looping right.
Toivonen ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Toivonen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Toivonen misses with a straight left.
Shredder walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Toivonen moves away from the strike by Shredder.
Shredder throws a lazy right hand but Toivonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shredder misses with an uppercut. Toivonen saw that one coming.
Toivonen scores with a jab.
Shredder punishes Toivonen's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Toivonen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shredder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Toivonen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shredder stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shredder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shredder lands a lovely overhand right.
Toivonen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shredder lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shredder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice combination there by Toivonen.
Toivonen slips under a jab.
Toivonen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shredder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Toivonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Toivonen half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slash Shredder really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Shredder scores with a jab to the body.
Shredder stuns Toivonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shredder lands with a hook. Toivonen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shredder fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Toivonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Toivonen ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Shredder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Toivonen.
Shredder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shredder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Toivonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shredder connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shredder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toivonen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Toivonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Toivonen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Shredder misses with a jab to the body
and Toivonen counters with a big head kick but Shredder shrugs it off.
Shredder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Toivonen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shredder! But no joy.
Shredder throws a body punch but Toivonen moves out of range.
Shredder looks to throw the jab but Toivonen is out of range.
Shredder throws a poor cross that misses
and Toivonen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shredder is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toivonen.
Toivonen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Toivonen swings for the body but Shredder moves out of range.
Shredder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shredder throws a jab but it's blocked by Toivonen.
Toivonen moves away from the strike by Shredder.
Shredder scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shredder throws a hook to the side of Toivonen's head but Toivonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shredder misses with a left hand #CL#
and Toivonen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Toivonen.
Shredder throws a punch but it's blocked by Toivonen. #T2#
Toivonen stalling against the cage.
Shredder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shredder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shredder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Shredder fails to land.
Toivonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shredder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shredder is working Toivonen over against the cage.
Shredder tries to throw a body punch but Toivonen avoids it by throwing Shredder back against the cage.
Shredder misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toivonen's elbow.
Toivonen prevents a body shot from Shredder. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shredder.
Toivonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shredder throws a punch but it's blocked by Toivonen.
Shredder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toivonen's elbow.
Toivonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shredders head.
Shredder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shredder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shredder throws a punch but it's blocked by Toivonen.
Shredder misses with a punch on the inside.
Shredder tries to throw a body punch but Toivonen avoids it by throwing Shredder back against the cage.
Shredder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shredder throws a head punch that misses.
Toivonen stalling in the clinch but Shredder improves position. #T4#
Toivonen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shredder smiles and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Shredder.
Shredder throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Toivonen on the side of the head.
Shredder smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Toivonen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Shredder misses the target.
Toivonen throwing a counter right hand but Shredder manages to avoid it.
Toivonen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Toivonen tries to move into range but Shredder moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toivonen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shredder cracks Toivonen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shredder misses with a straight left.
Shredder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shredder throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Toivonen misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slash Shredder dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Shredder misses with a left hand
and Toivonen counters with a straight right hand.
Toivonen ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Toivonen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toivonen manages to avoid it.
Toivonen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shredder lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shredder scores with a jab to the head.
Shredder throws a big shot that misses.
Toivonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Toivonen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shredder misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shredder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shredder swings wildly with an uppercut but Toivonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toivonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shredder misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Toivonen. #BC#
Toivonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shredder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toivonen manages to avoid it.
Toivonen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Toivonen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shredder circles away quickly and effectively.
Shredder let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shredder throws a right hand that misses
and Toivonen counters with a nice uppercut.
Toivonen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shredder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shredder is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Toivonen with a body shot.
Shredder looks to land a right hand but Toivonen moved out of range.
Toivonen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shredder sprawls and moves away.
Shredder slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shredder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shredder throws the left hand but Toivonen avoids the punch easily.
Slash Shredder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Shredder lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shredder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toivonen.
Shredder misses with a straight left.
Toivonen swings for the body but Shredder moves out of range.
Shredder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Otso Toivonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shredder slips under a jab from Toivonen.
A nice side step and Shredder releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Toivonen blocks a jab.
Shredder connects with a single shot there.
Shredder misses the jab.
Toivonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toivonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shredder tests Toivonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Toivonen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shredder on the side of the head.#T3#
Shredder feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Toivonens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shredder throws a jab when Toivonen was well out of range.
Toivonen slips under a jab.
Shredder misses with a straight right.
Toivonen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shredder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Toivonen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shredder misses with a straight right.
Shredder jabs Toivonen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toivonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
Toivonen lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A swing and a miss from Shredder.
Shredder scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Shredder misses with a shot to the body
and Toivonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Toivonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Toivonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Shredder lands a jab to Toivonen's midsection.
Nice defenses there by Toivonen.
A jab from Toivonen does it's job there.
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!
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toivonen.
Toivonen thinks about countering with a head kick.
Shredder connects with a body shot that sends Toivonen's belly button to the back.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shredder throws the left hand but Toivonen avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Toivonen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Decent striking displayed by Shredder there.
Shredder throws a lazy right hand but Toivonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Toivonen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shredder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slash Shredder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shredder has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 45:50
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 45:50
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slash Shredder!

Slash Shredder is the new bantamweight champion!

 

Event: HZN 7 Choi v Nomura     
Date:   Feb 17, 2024
#R1#
Shredder loads up on a big right hand but Benedetti slips the punch.#CL#
Benedetti moves into the clinch.
Shredder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benedetti throws a head punch that misses.
Our sources have told us that Benedetti has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Benedetti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shredder backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land.
Shredder misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder tries a body shot but Benedetti blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
Shredder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shredder.
Benedetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Shredder.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Shredder.
Benedetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Shredder.
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shredder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shredder lands a shot to the body.
Shredder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside.
Shredder makes some space for himself and lands 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!
Shredder struggles to land a body shot inside as Benedetti controls his hands.
Shredder misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Shredder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benedetti prevents a body shot from Shredder.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land.
Benedetti prevents a body shot from Shredder.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Shredder.
Benedetti misses with the head strike.
Shredder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shredder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shredder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shredder tries to throw a body punch but Benedetti avoids it by throwing Shredder back against the cage.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benedetti misses with some punches.
Shredder blocks an uppercut.
Shredder struggles to land a body shot inside as Benedetti controls his hands.
Benedetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shredder misses with a punch to the body.
Benedetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shredder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benedetti throws a head punch that misses.
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside.
Shredder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benedetti working aggressively here.
Shredder blocking some punches. #T2#
Shredder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benedetti's elbow.
Shredder throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shredder lands a hook that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
Benedetti blocking some punches.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Shredder.
Shredder is leaning against Benedetti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benedetti scores with a shoulder strike.
Shredder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
Benedetti working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shredder.
Shredder blocking some punches.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Shredder.
Benedetti misses with the head strike.
Benedetti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Shredder.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a head punch that misses.
Shredder lands a right hand that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Benedetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Shredder.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shredder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Benedetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Shredder as the two fighters clinch.
Benedetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shredder lands a body shot.
Benedetti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shredder backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shredder.
Benedetti misses with the head strike.
Shredder lands with a left to the head.
Shredder lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Shredder.
A short body shot lands from Shredder as the two fighters clinch.
Benedetti is breathing heavily.
Shredder misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Shredder.
Benedetti looking to stall.
Shredder blocks an uppercut.
Shredder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
Shredder pushes Benedetti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shredder. #T4#
Shredder scores with a shot to the side of Benedetti's head.
Shredder gets through Benedetti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shredder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Benedettis head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shredder.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shredder.
Shredder lands with a left to the head.
Shredder lands with a light punch inside.
Shredder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shredder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shredder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shredder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shredder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shredder tries to throw a body punch but Benedetti avoids it by throwing Shredder back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shredder.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Shredder.
A short right from Shredder on the inside.
Shredder blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shredder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shredder lands a hook that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
Shredder is leaning against Benedetti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shredder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shredder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shredder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slash Shredder dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Good shot there by Shredder.
Benedetti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shredder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shredder doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Benedetti doesn't manage to clinch there - Shredder circles away.
Benedetti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Benedetti tries to clinch up but Shredder circles away and keeps his distance.
Benedetti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Benedetti has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shredder.
Shredder lands a shot to the body.
Shredder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benedetti's elbow.
Benedetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shredder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shredder lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Benedetti.
Shredder lands a nice uppercut.
Shredder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shredder blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shredder.
Shredder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shredder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shredder lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Shredder. #T1#
Shredder scores with a nice hook to the head.
Benedetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shredder.
Shredder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benedetti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benedetti misses with some punches.
Slash Shredder seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shredder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shredder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shredder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Benedetti working aggressively here.
Shredder pushes Benedetti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benedetti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Shredder.
Shredder lands a body punch.
Shredder lands a shot to the body.
Shredder lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Benedetti or not.
Shredder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Shredder.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Shredder 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.
Shredder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
Benedetti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Shredder.
Shredder lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Shredder. #T2#
Shredder digs a right hand into Benedetti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Benedetti's gas tank.
Shredder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside.
Shredder gets through Benedetti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shredder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shredder makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Shredder on the inside.
Shredder lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shredder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shredder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shredder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Benedetti misses with some punches.
Benedetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benedetti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shredder tries to throw a body punch but Benedetti avoids it by throwing Shredder back against the cage.
Shredder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shredder scores with a shot to the side of Benedetti's head.
Shredder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Shredder as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shredder. #ROC2#Benedetti is rocked!
A hook to the body from Shredder.
Shredder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
Oh Benedetti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Shredder scores with a shot to the side of Benedetti's head.
Benedetti prevents a body shot from Shredder.
Shredder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Benedetti blocks a body shot from Shredder.
Shredder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Shredder.
Shredder scores with a shoulder strike.
Shredder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Benedettis head.
Shredder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shredder tries a body shot but Benedetti blocks it.
Shredder lands with a right to the head.
Shredder pushes Benedetti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Benedetti takes a shot to the head.
Shredder lands a hook that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Shredder.
Shredder swings wildly with an uppercut but Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shredder throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shredder scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shredder.
Shredder lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Shredder scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shredder misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land.
Benedetti misses with the head strike.
Shredder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Shredder.
Shredder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shredder scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
Shredder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Benedetti misses with some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
Shredder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benedetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benedetti seems to have got his legs back now.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Shredder.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slash Shredder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Benedetti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Shredder jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lorenzo Benedetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shredder lands a right hook to the body.
Shredder getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shredder darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shredder lands the left hand.
Benedetti is looking to clinch but Shredder is avoiding it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shredder scores with a shot to the body.
Benedetti takes one to the side of the head.
Shredder swats away the attempt to clinch by Benedetti.
Nice shot by Shredder.
Benedetti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benedetti tries to clinch but Shredder is having none of it.
Benedetti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shredder scores with a crisp jab that stopped Benedetti in his tracks.
Shredder thuds his right hand into Benedetti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Benedetti is looking to clinch.
Shredder works Benedetti's body with a nice hook.
Shredder connects with a body shot that sends Benedetti's belly button to the back.
Benedetti walks into a stiff left hand from Shredder.
Shredder takes a swing at Benedetti's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Benedetti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Benedetti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Slash Shredder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shredder swats away the attempt to clinch by Benedetti.
Shredder swats away the attempt to clinch by Benedetti.
Shredder lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Benedetti tries to clinch up.
Shredder cracks a nice hook into Benedetti's ribs.
Shredder with a jab.
Shredder takes a swing at Benedetti's ribcage but misses.
Shredder jabs at Benedetti's body.
Benedetti is looking to clinch.
Shredder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shredder moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Benedetti moves in looking to clinch but Shredder pushes him off.
Benedetti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shredder swats away the attempt to clinch by Benedetti.
Slash Shredder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Benedetti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Benedetti is looking to clinch but Shredder is avoiding it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shredder scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Benedetti doesn't seem bothered though.
Benedetti tries to clinch up.#CL#
Benedetti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short left from Shredder.
Benedetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land.
Shredder lands with a short shot to the head.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Shredder.
Benedetti misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land.
Shredder lands a body punch in the clinch.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Shredder.
Benedetti swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Benedetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benedetti throws a head punch that misses.
Shredder scores with a shoulder strike.
Benedetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shredder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benedetti working aggressively here.
Benedetti misses with the head strike.
Shredder blocks an uppercut.
Benedetti throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land.
Shredder blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land. #T4#
Benedetti misses with the head strike.
Shredder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Benedetti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shredder backwards.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Shredder.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with some punches.
Shredder has a couple of punches blocked by Benedetti.
Shredder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benedetti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benedetti swings wildly with an uppercut but Shredder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benedetti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slash Shredder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shredder has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slash Shredder!

 

Event: HZN 5 Tuytuhlz v Tampukpuk     
Date:   Feb 02, 2024
#R1#
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shredder has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rocket.
Shredder throws the left hand but Rocket avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shredder misses with a body punch.
Rocket lands with a light punch inside.
Rocket lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shredder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shredder makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Shredder.
Shredder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rocket drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shredder gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shredder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shredder tries a body shot but Rocket blocks it.
Rocket blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shredder struggles to land a body shot inside as Rocket controls his hands.
Rocket swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Shredder tries to work over Rocket's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rocket drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shredder gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rocket blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rocket tries for a takedown. No joy.
Slash Shredder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pocket Rocket.
Shredder swings wildly with an uppercut but Rocket uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rocket can't get the takedown.
Shredder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rocket blocking some punches.
Rocket tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shredder's elbow.
Rocket lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rocket doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rocket tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shredder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shredder lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Shredder.
Shredder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rocket is working for takedown but Shredder is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2#
Rocket is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shredder gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rocket doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shredder lands with a left to the head.
Shredder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rocket scores with a shot to the side of Shredder's head.
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!
Shredder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shredder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shredder tries to work over Rocket's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shredder blocking some punches.
Rocket looking for a takedown.
Good body shot from Shredder.
Rocket misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rocket has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Shredder seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rocket can turn it around.
Shredder lands a shot to the body.
Shredder pushes Rocket back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shredder gets through Rocket's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shredder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rocket working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shredder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shredder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rocket backwards.
Shredder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rocket backwards. #T3#
Shredder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rocket digs a right hand into Shredder's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shredder's gas tank.
Shredder lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rocket backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Shredder.
Shredder misses with some punches.
Rocket prevents a body shot from Shredder.
Shredder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rocket tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shredder's elbow.
Rocket tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocket.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shredder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shredder.
Rocket blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rocket misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rocket prevents a body shot from Shredder.
Rocket pushes Shredder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rocket prevents a body shot from Shredder.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rocket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rocket blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Shredder lands a shoulder strike.
Rocket misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shredder pushes Rocket back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shredder prevents a body shot from Rocket.
Rocket blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shredder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shredder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shredder misses with a body punch.
Rocket struggles to land a body shot inside as Shredder controls his hands.
Rocket lands a nice shot to the body.
Shredder tries to work over Rocket's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Shredder.
Shredder tries to work over Rocket's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shredder.
Shredder misses with a body punch.
Shredder struggles to land a body shot inside as Rocket controls his hands.
Shredder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rocket's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slash Shredder dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Shredder lands a body shot.
Rocket waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shredder.
Rocket comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shredder looks to land a right hand but Rocket moved out of range.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rocket manages to avoid it.
Rocket throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Shredder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shredder ducks under a wild hook from Rocket.
Rocket lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rocket goes for a double leg but Shredder avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shredder continues to drive forward.
Shredder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rocket.
Shredder dips to his left and cracks Rocket with an uppercut!
A punch combination from Rocket misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Shredder misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shredder misses the shot to the body.
Shredder is looking to wear down Rocket with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rocket displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shredder throws out the jab.
Rocket lands the left hand.
Rocket on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Rocket. That snapped Shredder's head back.
Shredder misses with a hook.
Rocket is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Shredder fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shredder loads up on a big right hand but Rocket slips the punch.
A big right from Shredder misses.
Shredder lands a nice looking body shot.
Rocket is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rocket walks into a stiff left hand from Shredder.
Slash Shredder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shredder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rocket.
Shredder looks to score with a jab to the body but Rocket is just out of range.
Rocket moves out of range as Shredder strikes.
Shredder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rocket.
Shredder is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rocket shoots in looking for a takedown. Shredder tries to sprawl out of it but Rocket keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shredder manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rocket uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Shredder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rocket can do to turn this around?
Shredder scores with a jab to the body.
Rocket scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Shredder slips a jab and a cross from Rocket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocket keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rocket! But no joy.
Shredder scores with a punch to the head.
Shredder swings for the body but Rocket moves out of range.
Rocket looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Slash Shredder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shredder swings widly with a right hand
and Rocket counters with a right hand to the body.
Shredder is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Shredder swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rocket counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Rocket misses its intended target.
Rocket uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shredder.
Shredder throws an overhand right that lands on Rocket's shoulder, as Rocket tries to avoid the shot.
Rocket needs to keep his hands up - Shredder had a free shot at his head there.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Shredder misses with a lunging right hand
and Rocket counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rocket throws a lazy right hand but Shredder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Rocket misses.
Rocket throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shredder.
Rocket dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Shredder misses with a hook
and Rocket counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rocket scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shredder in his tracks.
Rocket moves out of range of the strikes.
Shredder swats away the attempt to clinch by Rocket.#CL2#
Rocket closes the distance and pushes Shredder back into the cage.
Shredder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Rocket.
Rocket tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shredder tries to throw a body punch but Rocket avoids it by throwing Shredder back against the cage.
Shredder blocks a body shot from Rocket.
Rocket tries to throw a body punch but Shredder avoids it by throwing Rocket back against the cage.
Shredder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shredder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Rocket.
Rocket lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shredder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slash Shredder has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shredder misses with some punches.
Rocket misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shredder cracks Rocket with a nice body shot.
Shredder misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Shredder.
Shredder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rocket misses with a body punch.
Shredder lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Shredder.
Shredder tries to work over Rocket's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shredder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shredder tries to throw a body punch but Rocket avoids it by throwing Shredder back against the cage.
Rocket misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shredder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rocket lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shredder throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Shredder fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Shredder.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Slash Shredder will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Shredder misses with a hook. Rocket ducked under it nicely.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Rocket moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shredder misses with a looping left.
Rocket drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shredder defends it well.
A swing and a miss from Rocket.
A quick step to the side and Shredder tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shredder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rocket wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rocket ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Rocket misses with a hook. Shredder ducked under it nicely.
Shredder ducks under a wild hook from Rocket.
Rocket looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shredder is fending him off so far but Rocket persists. Nope, Shredder circles away and we're back to standing.
Slash Shredder is winning the standup battle so far.
Shredder scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shredder swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Rocket counters with a single leg into guard. Shredder didn't expect that.
Rocket trying to control the position from guard on top but Shredder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shredder is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rocket is controlling him. #T1#
Rocket is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rocket trying to control the position from guard on top but Shredder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slash Shredder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rocket stops Shredder from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shredder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rocket.
Shredder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shredder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shredder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Rocket misses.
Shredder throws a poor cross that misses
and Rocket connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shredder takes a swing at Rocket's ribcage but misses.
Shredder misses with a hook. Rocket ducked under it nicely.
Shredder scores with a jab to the head.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rocket manages to avoid it.
Rocket looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A shot to the liver by Shredder. Beautiful body shot.
Shredder looks to land a right hand but Rocket moved out of range.
Rocket tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shredder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Shredder lands a jab to Rocket's midsection.
Shredder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shredder throws a body punch but Rocket moves out of range.
Rocket slips under a jab.
Shredder blocks a jab.
Rocket scores with a shot to the body.
Rocket swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rocket takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rocket uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shredder.
Shredder moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice body punch from Shredder.
Rocket slips a jab from Shredder.
Rocket changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shredder cracks Rocket with an open hand slap.
A big left from Shredder misses.
Shredder scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rocket in his tracks.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Pocket Rocket has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shredder staying out of range there.
Shredder missing with a left hand there. Rocket was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shredder smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shredder moves out of range as Rocket strikes.
Rocket ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Rocket steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shredder.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Rocket does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shredder works the jab nicely.
Rocket takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rocket ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shredder moves away.
Shredder with a jab.
The fighters circling - Shredder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rocket looks to score with a jab to the body but Shredder is just out of range.
Rocket lunges at Shredder with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shredder's hand.
A big left from Rocket misses.
Shredder connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rocket throws a nice looking combination but Shredder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slash Shredder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shredder, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slash Shredder!

 

Event: SMASH: Kosmanov vs Romero     
Date:   Dec 23, 2023
#R1#
Korppila walks into a straight right hand from Shredder.
Korppila tries for a takedown but Shredder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Korppila tries for a takedown but Shredder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Korppila shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shredder sprawls well. Shredder wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Korppila gets slowly back to his feet.
Slash Shredder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Korppila.
Shredder connects with a jab.
Korppila dives in for a single leg takedown but Shredder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Shredder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Slash Shredder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shredder connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Korppila will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shredder connects with the punch.
Korppila's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shredder connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Korppila scrambles back to his feet.#TD2#
Korppila drives through with a takedown into Shredder's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korppila postures up in Shredder's guard and throws a big left but Shredder blocks it.
Korppila working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shredder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Korppila is looking to work some ground and pound but Shredder has wrist control.
Korppila lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Korppila trying to control but Shredder is working from the bottom.
Korppila throwing strikes from guard but Shredder blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Korppila accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Korppila pushing down on Shredder's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Korppila trying to control the action but Shredder is working from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Korppila lands a nice short elbow.
Shredder is not content to let Korppila control the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Korppila throwing shots but Shredder is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korppila content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Korppila scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shredder avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Korppila. #SUB2#
Korppila seems to be working for a kimura but Shredder defends the submission attempt.
Korppila looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Korppila trying to pass the guard but Shredder defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Korppila frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Korppila putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Korppila wants to control the pace but Shredder is squirming around nicely.
Korppila unloading with bombs!
Korppila has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Korppila cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T4#
Shredder taking shots to the head.
Shredder is squirming around, avoiding Korppila's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Korppila moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Shredder has worked his arm free - good work by Shredder! #SUB2#
Korppila is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shredder is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Korppila goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Shredder has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Korppila but great work by Shredder.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Korppila tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shredder wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Korppila dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Korppila shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shredder sprawls well. Shredder wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Korppila gets slowly back to his feet.
Shredder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Korppila.
Korppila misses with an uppercut. Shredder saw that one coming.
Korppila ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
No luck for Korppila with that takedown attempt.
Slash Shredder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Korppila.
Shredder cracks a nice hook into Korppila's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shredder lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Korppila looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Korppila looks for a takedown but Shredder sprawls well.
Korppila tries for a takedown but Shredder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shredder lands a body shot.
Korppila shoots in for a double leg but Shredder sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
Korppila throws a looping overhand right but Shredder ducks down to avoid it.
Korppila fails to land with a series of punches.
Korppila avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Korppila shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Korppila shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shredder defends it nicely.
Korppila swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Korppila slips under a jab.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Good exchange - Shredder coming out on top.
Korppila will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Korppila throws a body punch but Shredder moves out of range.
Shredder lands the left hand.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
Korppila shoots in but no luck this time.
Korppila is breathing heavily.
Shredder connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shredder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Korppila can do to turn this around?
Korppila shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shredder but Shredder pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shredder scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
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!
Shredder stuffs the takedown.
Slash Shredder is winning the standup battle so far.
Shredder digs a good body shot into Korppila's ribs.
Shredder misses the shot to the body.
Korppila uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shredder.
Shredder lands with an overhand left.
Shredder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Korppila avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Slash Shredder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder lands a body shot.
Shredder scores with a jab. Korppila acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Korppila misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shredder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheers as Korppila lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shredder doesn't seem phased though.
Shredder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shredder ducks right into an uppercut from Korppila.
Shredder throws a shot to the body.
Korppila slips under a jab.#T3#
Korppila dives in for a single leg takedown but Shredder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Korppila.
Korppila slips a straight right by Shredder.
Shredder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Korppila stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD2#
Korppila feints and as Shredder raises his hands in defense, Korppila changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Korppila throwing strikes but missing.
Shredder wants to stand up but Korppila is controlling him.
Korppila with a flurry of punches that miss.
Korppila passes Shredder's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Korppila with the ground and pound but Shredder uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Shredder is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Korppila is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shredder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Korppila wants to control from the top but Shredder keeps moving.
Korppila throws an elbow that misses. Shredder uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Korppila's guard. Nice move by Shredder!#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slash Shredder dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
Korppila changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shredder looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Shredder wants to get back to his feet but Korppila drags him back down.#SUB2#
Korppila tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Korppila has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Korppila thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shredder is not content to let Korppila control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Korppila tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1##SUB2#
Korppila tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Korppila has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shredder wants to get back to his feet but Korppila is dominant here and he's now got Shredder's back!
Shredder trying to get back to his feet but Korppila is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Korppila is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Shredder defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Korppila looking to break Shredder's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Shredder remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Korppila will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Korppila misses with an elbow to the head.
Korppila tries to get the hooks in deep but Shredder pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Korppila has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Shredder has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Tom Korppila has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Shredder defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #T3#
Shredder is trying to stand back up.
Korppila throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #SUB2#
Korppila looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Shredder is controlling Korppila 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. #SUB2#
Shredder is sitting in close to Korppila's body. Korppila has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Shredder is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Shredder is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Korppila.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tom Korppila!
Tom Korppila managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Threads, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: SMASH: Storm vs Tosen 2     
Date:   Sep 23, 2023
#R1#
Nickle avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Shredder missing with a left hand there. Nickle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shredder has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Deathsquad in the buildup to the fight.
Nickle walks into a stiff left hand from Shredder.
Shredder listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shredder takes a swing at Nickle's ribcage but misses.
Shredder throws a hook to the side of Nickle's head but Nickle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickle is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shredder takes a swing at Nickle's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Shredder gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nickle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shredder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nickle postures up in Shredder's guard and throws a big left but Shredder blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shredder is keeping the position for now.
Nickle trying to control but Shredder is working from the bottom.
Nickle with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Nickle throwing strikes but missing.
Shredder wants to stand but Nickle is controlling the position.
Nickle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shredder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nickle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nickle postures up in Shredder's guard and throws a big left but Shredder blocks it.
Nickle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nickle postures up in Shredder's guard and throws a big left but Shredder blocks it.
Nickle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nickle trying to control but Shredder is working from the bottom. #T2#
Nickle throwing strikes but missing.
Nickle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nickle throwing strikes but missing.
Nickle won't allow Shredder to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nickle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nickle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Shredder changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Nickle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Nickle misses.
Slash Shredder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Shredder enables Nickle to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shredder manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nickle postures up in Shredder's guard and throws a big left but Shredder blocks it.
Nickle passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nickle connects with a nice short shot to Shredder's temple.
Shredder blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nickle.
Shredder tries to kick Nickle off but Nickle keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nickle thows a huge punch but Shredder dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Nickle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shredder has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Nickle is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shredder defends it well.
Shredder keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Nickle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nickle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Nickle looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Shredder is trying to stand up here but Nickle is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nickle wants to control but Shredder is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dill Nickle dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nickle doesn't manage to clinch there - Shredder circles away.
Nickle walks into a left hand.
Shredder throws a looping overhand right but Nickle ducks down to avoid it.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickle needs to keep his hands up - Shredder had a free shot at his head there.
Nickle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shredder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shredder throws a hook to the side of Nickle's head but Nickle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickle feints the counter takedown.
Shredder misses with a straight left.
Slash Shredder is winning the standup battle so far.
Shredder scores with the left hand. Nickle knows he should have avoided that one.
Shredder slaps away a takedown attempt from Nickle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shredder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nickle is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nickle slips a straight right by Shredder.
Nickle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shredder tries to avoid it but Nickle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shredder to the ground. Shredder escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shredder misses the jab.
Nickle avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Nickle doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Shredder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nickle counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Shredder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shredder takes a swing at Nickle's ribcage but misses.
Nickle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shredder scores with a nice strike.
Shredder misses with an uppercut.
Nickle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Shredder misses the target.
Nickle fails to land the takedown.
Slash Shredder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dill Nickle.
Shredder keeps the fight on the outside.
Nickle tries for a takedown but Shredder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
Nickle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shredder.
Shredder throws a looping overhand right but Nickle ducks down to avoid it.
Shredder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nickle can do to turn this around?
Shredder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickle.
And Nickle tries to counter it with a takedown but Shredder pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Shredder enables Nickle to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shredder manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickle is looking to work some ground and pound but Shredder has wrist control.
Nickle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nickle trying to control the position from guard on top but Shredder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shredder works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nickle looking to sit in guard and control but Shredder gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Nickle striking off his back but it's not causing Shredder any problems.
Shredder wanted to stand there but Nickle had control of the position. #SUB2#
Shredder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nickle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shredder has managed to get both his arms back between Nickle's legs - danger averted.
Nickle throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #T3#
Shredder wants to stand but Nickle is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nickle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Nickle looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shredder passes into side control.
Shredder tries to stand but Nickle is controlling his head. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nickle tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Shredder presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Nickle can't escape the position.
Nickle is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nickle is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Shredder is staying active.
Nickle is looking to improve his position but Shredder isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nickle tries to lock up and control but Shredder gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nickle is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slash Shredder dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nickle moves away.
Despite the aggression on Nickle's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shredder scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice defenses there by Nickle.
Nickle steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shredder.
Nickle avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Nickle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dill Nickle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut there from Shredder.
Nickle moves out of range of the strikes.
Shredder throws an overhand right that lands on Nickle's shoulder, as Nickle tries to avoid the shot.
Nickle with the counter takedown but Shredder avoids it easily.
No luck for Nickle with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle shoots for a takedown but Shredder saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shredder was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Shredder.
Shredder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shredder dips to his left and cracks Nickle with an uppercut!
Nickle ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
A countering left hand to the body from Nickle misses.#T1#
Shredder scores with a nice strike.
Shredder throws a hook but Nickle avoids it easily.
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shredder keeps the fight on the outside.
Shredder throws a body punch but Nickle moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Shredder. That snapped Nickle's head back.
Nickle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shredder jabs at Nickle's body.
Shredder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nickle.
Shredder punishes Nickle's body with a nice straight punch.
Shredder tests Nickle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shredder misses with a straight right.
Shredder throws an overhand right that lands on Nickle's shoulder, as Nickle tries to avoid the shot.
Shredder catches Nickle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nickle walks into a left hand. #T2#
Shredder throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Nickle.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder connects with a looping right hand.
Shredder slips a jab from Nickle.
Shredder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shredder.
Shredder bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nickle moves out of range of the strikes.
Shredder misses the jab.
Shredder misses with a left hand
and Nickle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shredder throws a shot from downtown. Nickle moves away and avoids it.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nickle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nickle! But no joy.
Shredder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shredder leaves Nickle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Slash Shredder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dill Nickle.#T3#
Shredder misses with a straight right.
Shredder works Nickle's body with a nice hook.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nickle manages to avoid it.
Nickle ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Shredder misses with a body punch
and Nickle counters with a straight right hand.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nickle.
Nickle is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shredder looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickle is just out of range.
Shredder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Shredder. No joy for Nickle on that attempt.
Nickle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shredder stuns Nickle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nickle tries to counter with a clinch but Shredder shakes him off and moves away.
Shredder misses with an uppercut. Nickle saw that one coming.
Nickle wants to counter with a clinch but Shredder pushes him away.
Shredder scores with a body shot. #T4#
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shredder changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickle wants to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickle looks to land a left hand but Shredder moved out of range nicely.
Nice jab there from Shredder.
Nickle ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Shredder scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Nickle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nickle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shredder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nickle misses with a double jab.
Nickle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shredder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slash Shredder showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shredder 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slash Shredder!

 

Event: SMASH: Bartz vs Thai     
Date:   Aug 27, 2023
#R1#
Shredder misses with a body shot.
Greene misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Greene.
Shredder takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Slash Shredder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shredder moves out of range as Greene strikes.
Greene tries to land a leg kick but Shredder saw it coming and moves away.
Shredder throws a hook but Greene blocks it.
Greene throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A jab from Shredder misses.
Shredder lands with a right hand.
Greene getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Greene throws a low kick but Shredder moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Shredder.
Greene missing with a left hand there. Shredder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crunch! Greene slams his shin into Shredder's torso.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greene jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shredder has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shredder throws a body punch but Greene moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Greene on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Greene throws a jab when Shredder was well out of range.
Greene connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shredder takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Greene on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Greene with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Shredder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Greene takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Greene slips a jab from Shredder.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Greene does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shredder digs a good hook to Greene's body.
Shredder misses the jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Greene lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shredder has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shredder and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shredder throws a body punch but Greene moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Greene.
Shredder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Greene sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Greene gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Greene throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shredder on the side of the head.
Good exchange - Shredder coming out on top.
Greene staying out of range there.
Greene looks to score with a jab to the body but Shredder is just out of range.
Shredder throws a hook but Greene avoids it easily.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greene.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greene pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
A cross from Greene lands.
A big left from Shredder misses.
Shredder scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Greene doesn't seem bothered though.
Shredder takes a swing at Greene's ribcage but misses.
Greene drops his hands momentarily and Shredder takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shredder moves away from the strike by Greene.
Greene swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shredder doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shredder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Greene counters with a low kick, right behind Shredder 's knee.
Greene throws the left hand but Shredder avoids the punch easily.
Shredder scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Greene doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Greene does it's job there.
Shredder throws a body punch but Greene moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Greene! But no joy.
Greene avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shredder defending well as Greene loads up on a big left hand.
Greene ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Greene was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
Greene connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shredder moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Greene is looking to slow Shredder down with leg kicks.
Shredder connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Greene does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
Shredder throws a sloppy body shot
and Greene counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shredder checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Shredder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shredder throws the left hand but Greene avoids the punch easily.
Shredder sizes up Greene with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A slow jab from Shredder misses its intended target.
Shredder is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice body punch from Shredder.
Greene swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Greene takes a swing at Shredder's ribcage but misses.
Shredder scores with a sloppy right hand. Greene should have avoided that one.
Greene pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Greene avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Greene connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shredder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shredder throws a looping overhand right but Greene ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Shredder bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shredder misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Greene connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Greene throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shredder misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Greene does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shredder looks to land a left hand but Greene moved out of range nicely.
Greene throws the kick towards the body but Shredder avoids it.
Greene with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shredder lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A left lands for Shredder.
Shredder avoids the head kick by Greene.
Shredder connects with a crisp jab.
Shredder looks to land a left hand but Greene moved out of range nicely.
Shredder throws an overhand right that lands on Greene's shoulder, as Greene tries to avoid the shot.
Greene throws a looping overhand right but Shredder ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shredder tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shredder throws a looping overhand right but Greene ducks down to avoid it.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greene manages to avoid it.
Shredder with a nice cross.
Greene tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Slash Shredder will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Shredder throws a hook but Greene blocks it.
Shredder scores with a shot to the body.
Shredder throws an off balance right hand
and Greene counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shredder fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Greene looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shredder looks to land a right hand but Greene moved out of range.
Shredder misses with a looping left.
Shredder connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shredder misses the shot to the body.
Shredder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Greene sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Greene moves out of range of the strikes.
Greene flicks out a counter leg kick but Shredder steps away.
Shredder looks to throw the jab but Greene is out of range.
Greene moves out of range as Shredder strikes.
Shredder throws out a loose jab but Greene uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greene scores with a nice strike.
Shredder looks to land a left hand but Greene moved out of range nicely.
Greene walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Greene misses.
Greene pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shredder is out of range and Greene settles back down.
Shredder throws a lazy right hand but Greene sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Greene jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Greene.
Greene moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Slash Shredder is winning the standup battle so far.
Greene throws out a powerful jab.
Shredder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Greene.
Greene takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shredder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Greene.
Shredder is looking to counter punch.
Greene uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shredder has time to react.
Greene throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Greene was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Greene is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shredder swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Greene counter with a right hand.
Shredder misses with a lunging right hand
and Greene counters with a good, hard body kick but Shredder shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shredder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Greene attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Greene bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shredder is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Greene paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Greene misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Shredder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shredder takes a swing at Greene's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Shredder misses with a hook to the body
and Greene counters with a nice uppercut.
Greene swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shredder checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shredder throws a jab but it's blocked by Greene.
Greene moves out of range as Shredder strikes.
Shredder ducks under a wild hook from Greene.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greene.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Greene throws a hook to the side of Shredder's head but Shredder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Greene scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shredder has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shredder there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shredder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Greene counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Greene ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greene moves away.
Greene throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An attempted straight right counter from Shredder misses the target.
Greene goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Shredder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Greene misses with a wild body shot.
Shredder lands a jab to Greene's midsection.#T3#
Shredder moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Greene fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shredder manages to avoid it.
Greene misses with an attempted mid kick.
Greene has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shredder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Greene stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shredder throws a jab but it's blocked by Greene.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greene moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Greene misses.
Greene has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Greene feints and then cracks Shredder's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shredder down.
Greene fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shredder has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Greene needs to keep his hands up - Shredder had a free shot at his head there.
Shredder scores with a jab to the head.
Greene ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shredder moves out of range as Greene strikes.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greene misses with a kick to the body.
A jab lands there for Shredder.
Shredder blocks the body kick.
Greene walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shredder checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
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!
Shredder misses the jab.
Greene slips a straight right by Shredder.#T4#
Shredder throws the left hand but Greene avoids the punch easily.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greene manages to avoid it.
Greene lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shredder misses with a lunging right hand
letting Greene counter with a right hand.
Greene ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Greene takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Greene misses the shot to the body.
Greene loads up on a big right hand but Shredder slips the punch.
Shredder takes a swing at Greene's ribcage but misses.
Shredder looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Greene lands the left hand.
Greene swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Greene was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Greene. Shredder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shredder slips under a jab from Greene.
Greene looks to land a left hand but Shredder moved out of range nicely.
A lazy left from Greene finds it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paulie Greene will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Greene throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shredder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Greene gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Greene misses with a looping right.
Shredder scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Greene doesn't seem bothered though.
Greene keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shredder.
Greene throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shredder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shredder scores with a body shot.
Shredder takes a swing at Greene's ribcage but misses.
Shredder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Greene stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shredder throws a lazy right hand but Greene sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Greene defending well as Shredder loads up on a big left hand.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greene.
Greene ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greene manages to avoid it.
Greene tries to score with a low kick but Shredder moves his leg out of the way.
Shredder cracks Greene with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Greene avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Greene waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shredder.
A punch lands to the side of Greene 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Shredder avoids the head kick by Greene.
Greene misses with an uppercut. Shredder saw that one coming.
Shredder missing with a left hand there. Greene was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Greene throws a front kick aimed at Shredder's knee but Shredder avoids it well.
Shredder swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shredder connects with a crisp jab.
Greene misses with a straight right.
Shredder swings for the body but Greene moves out of range.
Shredder blocks a jab.
Greene throws a hook but Shredder avoids it easily.
Shredder misses the body punch
and Greene counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shredder fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good exchange - Shredder coming out on top.
Shredder throws a lazy right hand but Greene sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Greene was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
Greene jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shredder throws out a loose jab but Greene uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greene tries a quick counter leg kick but Shredder is wise to it.
Shredder tests Greene's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shredder connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Greene momentarily. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greene manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Shredder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shredder loads up on a big right hand but Greene slips the punch.
Greene feints a counter leg kick.
Greene looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A low kick lands for Greene.
Greene pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Greene. Shredder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shredder scores with a nice strike.
Greene misses with a body kick.
Greene throws a series of punches but Shredder avoids them all with ease.
Shredder slips a jab from Greene.
Nice body punch from Shredder.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Greene connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shredder. Shredder circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shredder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Greene.
Shredder lands a nice hook to Greene's body. Greene takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shredder.
Greene uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder. #T3#
A cross from Shredder lands.
Greene takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shredder throws a shot from downtown. Greene moves away and avoids it.
Greene lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shredder throws a lazy uppercut
and Greene connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greene manages to avoid it.
Greene bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shredder lands a nice looking body shot.
Shredder checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Shredder.
Shredder throws an overhand right that lands on Greene's shoulder, as Greene tries to avoid the shot.
Shredder throws a predictable looking body shot
and Greene counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Greene swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greene takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Greene tries to work over Shredder's front leg with a kick but Shredder checks it.
A swing and a miss from Shredder.
Shredder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Shredder misses. #T4#
Greene attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Greene scores with a nice right hand.
Greene swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shredder works Greene's body with a nice hook.
Shredder lands with a nice body punch.
Greene swings for the body but Shredder moves out of range.
Greene throws a big shot that misses.
Shredder throws a poor cross that misses
letting Greene counter with a right hand.
Greene finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shredder swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shredder changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Greene moves out of range as Shredder strikes.
A jab lands there for Greene.
Shredder checks a low kick from Greene.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shredder moves out of range of the strikes.
Shredder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Greene throws out the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Shredder misses its target.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greene.
Greene avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shredder backing away here, and Greene unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Greene lands a leg kick that knocks Shredder off balance momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slash Shredder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shredder has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Slash Shredder!

Paulie Greene was interviewed post fight and said 'Im Sorry Everyone, I’m Disappointed '.

 

Event: SMASH:Kentas vs Mcgee     
Date:   Jul 30, 2023
#R1#
Askren shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shredder pinned against the cage. Shredder gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Askren tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shredder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Askren somewhat.
Shredder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shredder connects with a body shot that sends Askren's belly button to the back.
Askren closes the distance and clinches up with Shredder, looking for a takedown. Askren pushes Shredder against the cage but Shredder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Slash Shredder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Askren.
Askren fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shredder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shredder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shredder scores with a hook to the body. Askren takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Askren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Askren is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren wants to clinch up but Shredder keeps it at a distance.
Askren takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shredder lands a body shot.
Shredder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Askren on the side of the head.
Shredder lands a really nice looking cross but Askren seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Shredder misses its intended target. #T1#
Shredder lands a right hook to the body.
Shredder thuds a left hand into Askren's body.
Shredder sizes up Askren with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shredder changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Askren doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shredder is looking to wear down Askren with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shredder scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Shredder finds it's way through Askren's defenses.
Askren gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shredder.
Askren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Askren ducks right into an uppercut from Shredder.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Askren is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shredder sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Askren darts in looking for a takedown but Shredder gets double underhooks and turns Askren into the cage.
Askren shoots for a double leg takedown but Shredder sprawls well. He's pushed Askren's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Askren walks into a jab.
Askren takes one to the side of the head.
Askren fails with the takedown.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shredder with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Shredder scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Shredder finds it's way through Askren's defenses.
Shredder lands a nice shot that snaps Askren's head back. #TD2#
Askren shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Shredder is looking to escape.
Askren wants to pass the guard but Shredder is defending well.
Askren looks to land a strike but Shredder avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Askren throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shredder works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shredder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Askren throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shredder works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shredder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shredder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Askren throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Askren prevents Shredder from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shredder jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shredder misses with a straight left.
Askren fails with a takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Shredder there.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Askren tries to clinch up.
Shredder scores with a jab.
Shredder throws a shot to the body.
Shredder throws a lazy right hand but Askren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Askren wants to counter with a clinch but Shredder pushes him away.
Shredder looks to land a right hand but Askren moved out of range.
Askren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Shredder lands a right hook to the body.
Shredder throws an overhand right that lands on Askren's shoulder, as Askren tries to avoid the shot.
Nice takedown defense from Shredder. No joy for Askren on that attempt.
Shredder slaps away a takedown attempt from Askren, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Askren manages to avoid it.
Askren wants to counter with a clinch but Shredder pushes him away.
Shredder connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Askren takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shredder connects with the punch.
Shredder is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shredder connects with a body shot.
Shredder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Askren tries to clinch up.
Shredder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shredder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Askren ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Shredder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Askren.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slash Shredder dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Shredder lands with an uppercut that bounces Askren off the cage and back into range.
Jab, jab by Shredder - just one landing.
Shredder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Askren.
Shredder is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL2#
Askren clinches up against the cage.
Askren tries for a takedown but Shredder manages to get underhooks.
Shredder tries to work over Askren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shredder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Askren's elbow.
Shredder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Askren throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shredders head. #TD2#
Askren lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Askren is pressing down on Shredder's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shredder is holding on for now.
Askren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Askren has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Askren is pressing down on Shredder's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shredder is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Shredder kicks off Askren and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shredder moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Slash Shredder is winning the standup battle so far.
Askren shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Askren walks into a jab.
Slash Shredder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shredder connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Askren wants to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Askren 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Askren.
Askren tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shredder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Askren slips a jab from Shredder.
Askren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Askren tries to counter with a clinch but Shredder shakes him off and moves away.
Askren misses with a series of wild punches. #TD2#
Askren gets a takedown into half guard.
Askren trying to mount his opponent but Shredder defends it.
Jake Askren has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Askren throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Askren wants to free his trapped foot but Shredder is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Askren throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Shredder to regain full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Askren postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Askren stops Shredder from standing up.
Askren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Askren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Askren throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Askren landing with the ground and pound.
Shredder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Askren postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Slash Shredder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shredder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shredder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Askren can do to turn this around?
Shredder jabs Askren to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Askren feints and as Shredder raises his hands in defense, Askren changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shredder wants to stand and escape but Askren is having none of it.
Askren loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Askren throws a strike but Shredder rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Shredder tries to stand but Askren is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
Shredder trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Askren controls Shredder momentarily but Shredder frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slash Shredder dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Askren walks into a jab.
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Askren was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
Askren avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Askren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shredder.
Shredder connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shredder misses with an uppercut. Askren saw that one coming.
Askren will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Askren drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Askren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shredder.
Shredder bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shredder keeps the fight on the outside.
Shredder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shredder misses with a straight left.
Askren closes the distance and clinches up with Shredder, looking for a takedown. Askren pushes Shredder against the cage but Shredder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shredder throws a jab but it's blocked by Askren.
Jake Askren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shredder connects with a body shot that sends Askren's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shredder sizes up Askren with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Askren shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Slash Shredder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Askren.
Askren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Shredder.
Askren on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A slow jab from Shredder misses its intended target.
Shredder throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Askren counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shredder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Shredder.
Askren is looking for a takedown.
Shredder prevents the takedown attempt.
Shredder lands a nice uppercut.
Shredder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shredder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Askren wants to break free but Shredder has control.
A short body shot lands from Shredder as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shredder.
Shredder keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Askren's efforts to push away.
Shredder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askren makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shredder.
Slash Shredder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Shredder lands with a left to the head.
Askren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shredder's elbow.
Askren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shredder scores with a shot to the side of Askren's head.
Askren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Askren wants a takedown but no success here.
Shredder lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Askren wants to take the fight to the mat but Shredder manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shredder lands a nice uppercut.
Askren lands an uppercut.
Shredder gets underhooks to prevent Askren's takedown attempt. #T3#
Shredder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Askren goes for a takedown attempt but Shredder pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shredder looks to score with a jab to the body but Askren is just out of range.
Askren tries to counter by closing the distance.
Askren slips under a jab.
Shredder with a nice cross.
Askren on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Askren walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shredder swings for the body but Askren moves out of range.
Shredder scores with a nice strike.
Askren has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Askren manages to avoid it.
Shredder stuffs the takedown attempt from Askren. Askren gets slowly back to his feet.
Shredder lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
Shredder stuffs the takedown.
A big left from Shredder misses.
Askren tries to clinch there but Shredder circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shredder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shredder lands with a hook. Askren tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Askren is looking to clinch.
Shredder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Askren takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jake Askren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shredder works Askren's body with a nice hook.
Askren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shredder defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Askren.
Shredder throws a body punch but Askren moves out of range.
Shredder stuns Askren with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Askren tries to clinch up.
Shredder looks to land a right hand but Askren moved out of range.
Shredder sets himself, and Askren steps forward looking for the clinch! Shredder avoids it this time.
Askren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shredder.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slash Shredder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shredder, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slash Shredder!

 

Event: SMASH: Boomer vs Tryastsyn     
Date:   Jul 02, 2023
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Kitjakarn.#CL2#
Kitjakarn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shredder.
Shredder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kitjakarn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kitjakarn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shredder's elbow.
Shredder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shredder tries a body shot but Kitjakarn blocks it.
Shredder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shredder.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shredder.
Kitjakarn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shredder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shredder lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Kitjakarn.
Shredder prevents a body shot from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shredder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shredder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kitjakarn's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Kitjakarn fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shredder lands with a left to the head.
Kitjakarn blocks a body shot from Shredder.
Shredder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shredder swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Shredder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shredder has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kitjakarn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kitjakarn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shredder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kitjakarn working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Kitjakarn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kitjakarn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shredder backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shredder.
Kitjakarn prevents a body shot from Shredder.
Kitjakarn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shredder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shredder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shredder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kitjakarn lands a nice shot to the body.
Kitjakarn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kitjakarn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shredder's elbow.
Kitjakarn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shredder has a couple of punches blocked by Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn lands a shoulder strike.
Shredder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shredder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shredder has a couple of punches blocked by Kitjakarn.
Shredder blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Shredder has a couple of punches blocked by Kitjakarn.
Shredder blocks an uppercut.
Kitjakarn lands a left hand.
Shredder misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kitjakarn fails to land.
Nice body punch from Shredder - that landed with a thud.
Shredder throws a punch but it's blocked by Kitjakarn.
A shot in the inside from Shredder.
Shredder can't find room to land a body shot as Kitjakarn controls the action.
Shredder tries to work over Kitjakarn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kitjakarn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shredder backwards.
Kitjakarn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kitjakarn blocks a body shot from Shredder.
Kitjakarn misses with the head strike.
Shredder blocks a body shot from Kitjakarn.
Shredder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kitjakarn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shredder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Shredder.
Shredder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kitjakarn backwards.
Shredder misses with a punch to the body.
Kitjakarn lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Kitjakarn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kitjakarn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shredder tries to work over Kitjakarn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kitjakarn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shredder.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shredder lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kitjakarn or not.
A head punch on the inside from Kitjakarn fails to land.
Shredder working aggressively here.
Shredder works on Kitjakarn's body with a couple of short punches.
Kitjakarn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kitjakarn throws a head punch that misses.
Shredder struggles to land a body shot inside as Kitjakarn controls his hands.
Shredder misses with a punch to the body.
Kitjakarn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kitjakarn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kitjakarn works on Shredder's body with a couple of short punches.
Kitjakarn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kitjakarn tries to throw a body punch but Shredder avoids it by throwing Kitjakarn back against the cage.
Shredder tries a body shot but Kitjakarn blocks it.
Shredder blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Shredder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kitjakarn blocking some punches.
Shredder lands with a short shot to the head.
Shredder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kitjakarn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shredder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kitjakarn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shredder.
A nice left hand lands by Shredder.
Kitjakarn blocks a body shot from Shredder.
Shredder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shredder misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Kitjakarn.
Shredder misses with the head strike.
Kitjakarn misses with a body punch.
Shredder presses Kitjakarn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shredder struggles to land a body shot inside as Kitjakarn controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shredder cracks Kitjakarn with a nice body shot.
Shredder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shredder makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shredder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Kitjakarn.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Slash Shredder will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Shredder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kitjakarn was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
A big right from Shredder misses.
Shredder connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kitjakarn lands with a kick to the temple. Shredder shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kitjakarn takes a swing at Shredder's ribcage but misses.
Shredder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shredder blocks the body kick.
Kitjakarn slips a straight right by Shredder.#CL2#
Kitjakarn clinches with his opponent.
Shredder is working Kitjakarn over against the cage.
Shredder misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder tries to throw a body punch but Kitjakarn avoids it by throwing Shredder back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Shredder.
A right handed body shot lands from Shredder.
Shredder lands a nice uppercut.
Shredder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kitjakarn digs a right hand into Shredder's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shredder's gas tank.
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!
Shredder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kitjakarn lands a left hand.
Shredder can't find room to land a body shot as Kitjakarn controls the action.
Shredder lands a right hand. #T1#
Kitjakarn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shredder 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.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shredder.
Shredder lands a nice shot to the body.
Shredder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shredder makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shredder tries a body shot but Kitjakarn blocks it.
Shredder pushes Kitjakarn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slash Shredder has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kitjakarn lands a body shot.
Kitjakarn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shredder backwards.
Kitjakarn throws a head punch that misses.
Shredder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kitjakarn throws a head punch that misses.
Kitjakarn misses with a body punch.
Shredder tries a body shot but Kitjakarn blocks it.
Kitjakarn has a couple of punches blocked by Shredder.
Kitjakarn misses with the head strike.
Shredder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kitjakarn lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Shredder.
Kitjakarn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kitjakarn misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
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!
Shredder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kitjakarn's elbow.
Shredder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shredder misses with a punch to the body.
Kitjakarn misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kitjakarn fails to land.
Kitjakarn scores with a shot to the side of Shredder's head.
Kitjakarn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shredder tries a body shot but Kitjakarn blocks it.
Shredder misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Shredder.
A right hand to the body from Kitjakarn.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shredder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kitjakarn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kitjakarn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kitjakarn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kitjakarn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shredder tries to throw a body punch but Kitjakarn avoids it by throwing Shredder back against the cage.
Kitjakarn prevents a body shot from Shredder.
Shredder struggles to land a body shot inside as Kitjakarn controls his hands.
Kitjakarn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kitjakarn lands a left hand. #T3#
Kitjakarn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kitjakarn prevents a body shot from Shredder.
Kitjakarn throws a punch but it's blocked by Shredder.
Shredder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shredder misses with a punch on the inside.
Kitjakarn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kitjakarn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shredder's elbow.
Shredder scores with a shot to the side of Kitjakarn's head.
Shredder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kitjakarn backwards.
Shredder working aggressively here.
Kitjakarn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kitjakarn prevents a body shot from Shredder.
Kitjakarn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Kitjakarn.
Shredder lands a shot to the body.
Kitjakarn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kitjakarn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kitjakarn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shredder scores with a shot to the side of Kitjakarn's head.
Shredder blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kitjakarn. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kitjakarn misses with the head strike.
Shredder struggles to land a body shot inside as Kitjakarn controls his hands.
Shredder can't find room to land a body shot as Kitjakarn controls the action.
Kitjakarn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shredder backwards.
Shredder blocking some punches.
Kitjakarn can't find room to land a body shot as Shredder controls the action.
Nice body punch from Shredder - that landed with a thud.
Shredder blocks a body shot from Kitjakarn.
Shredder throws a punch but it's blocked by Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kitjakarn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shredder.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shredder.
Shredder can't find room to land a body shot as Kitjakarn controls the action.
Kitjakarn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kitjakarn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shredder backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kitjakarn lands with a left to the head.
Shredder blocking some punches.
Shredder lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Shredder fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Biabas Kitjakarn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Shredder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Shredder misses with a straight right.
Kitjakarn defending well as Shredder loads up on a big left hand.
Shredder throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kitjakarn on the side of the head.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Kitjakarn throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kitjakarn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shredder takes a swing at Kitjakarn's ribcage but misses.
Kitjakarn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kitjakarn throws a hook but Shredder avoids it easily.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder throws a hook but Kitjakarn avoids it easily.
Kitjakarn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kitjakarn connects with a leg kick. #CL2#
Kitjakarn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shredder, pushing him back against the cage.
Kitjakarn swings wildly with an uppercut but Shredder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Kitjakarn scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Kitjakarn.
Shredder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shredder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kitjakarn lands a nice uppercut.
Shredder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Kitjakarn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shredder tries a body shot but Kitjakarn blocks it.
Kitjakarn prevents a body shot from Shredder.
Kitjakarn tries to throw a body punch but Shredder avoids it by throwing Kitjakarn back against the cage.
Kitjakarn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shredder lands a shot to the body.
Kitjakarn tries a body shot but Shredder blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shredder.
Kitjakarn misses with the head strike.
Kitjakarn misses with a punch on the inside.
Shredder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shredder tries to throw a body punch but Kitjakarn avoids it by throwing Shredder back against the cage.
Shredder digs a right hand underneath Kitjakarn's ribcage. Kitjakarn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shredder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kitjakarn throws a punch but it's blocked by Shredder.
Kitjakarn throws a head punch that misses.
Shredder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shredder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kitjakarn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kitjakarn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Shredder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shredder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shredder blocks an uppercut.
Kitjakarn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shredder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kitjakarn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Shredder.
Kitjakarn presses Shredder against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shredder.
Shredder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shredder takes a shot to the head.
Shredder blocks an uppercut.
Shredder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shredder pushes Kitjakarn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kitjakarn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shredder's elbow.
Kitjakarn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shredder lands a shot to the body.
Kitjakarn lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Kitjakarn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shredder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shredder tries to work over Kitjakarn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shredder.
A head punch on the inside from Shredder fails to land.
Shredder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shredder tries a body shot but Kitjakarn blocks it.
Kitjakarn pushes Shredder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shredder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Kitjakarn on the inside.
A short right from Kitjakarn on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Kitjakarn.
Still in the clinch, Shredder scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn throws a head punch that misses.
Kitjakarn misses with some punches.
Shredder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Shredder fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kitjakarn lands a right hand.
Shredder lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Shredder.
Kitjakarn presses Shredder against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shredder tries to throw a body punch but Kitjakarn avoids it by throwing Shredder back against the cage.
A short left from Kitjakarn.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kitjakarn.
Shredder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Kitjakarn fails to land.
Kitjakarn has a couple of punches blocked by Shredder.
Shredder misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Shredder.
Kitjakarn blocks an uppercut.
Kitjakarn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shredder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shredder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kitjakarn swings wildly with an uppercut but Shredder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kitjakarn throws a head punch that misses.
Kitjakarn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kitjakarn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Biabas Kitjakarn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kitjakarn has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Biabas Kitjakarn!

During a confident post fight interview, Biabas Kitjakarn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SMASH: Tosen vs Demenok     
Date:   Jun 04, 2023
#R1#
Askren shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shredder pinned against the cage. Shredder gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Askren looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A decent looking cross lands there for Shredder.
Shredder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shredder throws the left hand but Askren avoids the punch easily.
Shredder scores with a body shot.
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Askren was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
Shredder smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Askren takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Askren shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shredder scores with the left hand. Askren knows he should have avoided that one.
Slash Shredder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Askren misses with a takedown attempt - Shredder sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Shredder as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Askren on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Askren closes the distance and clinches up with Shredder, looking for a takedown. Askren pushes Shredder against the cage but Shredder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shredder has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Slash Shredder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Askren.
Shredder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Shredder lands a slapping body shot.
Askren walks into a left hand.
Shredder throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Askren on the side of the head.
Shredder connects with the punch.
Shredder lands a nice shot that snaps Askren's head back.
Shredder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Askren at a distance.
Shredder connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Askren ducks right into an uppercut from Shredder.
Slash Shredder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shredder lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Askren takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
Shredder's jab looks to have found its range, popping Askren under the eye.
Askren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shredder.
Shredder misses with a looping left.
Shredder misses with a hook.
Shredder looks to land a left hand but Askren moved out of range nicely.
Shredder scores with a jab. Askren acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shredder connects with a jab.#T2#
Shredder connects with a single shot there.
Shredder scores with a nice strike.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Askren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Askren looks for a takedown but Shredder sprawls well.
Askren has a takedown stuffed.
Shredder scores with a shot to the body.
Askren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
A punch lands to the side of Askren 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shredder thuds his right hand into Askren's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Askren takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shredder throws a shot to the body.
Shredder lands with a cross.
Askren tries to clinch there but Shredder circles away.
Shredder lands a body shot.
Askren takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Askren shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shredder as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Shredder lands a nice hook to Askren's body. Askren takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shredder bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Askren's head.
Shredder cracks Askren with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shredder lands a jab to Askren's midsection.
Askren takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shredder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Shredder. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shredder.
Shredder lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Askren has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Askren drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shredder connects with a good right hand that stumbles Askren. Askren circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shredder lands with a good body shot.
Shredder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shredder punishes Askren's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Shredder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Askren at a distance.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Askren moves away.
Askren steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shredder.
Shredder bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Askren's head backwards.
Askren on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Askren takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Askren drops his hands momentarily and Shredder takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC#Askren is rocked!
Askren is trying desperately to land a takedown but Shredder is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Askren.
Shredder scores with a jab to the jaw.
Askren is still on wobbly legs! Can Shredder finish him?
Askren takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shredder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shredder is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shredder misses with a straight left.
Askren tries to clinch up but Shredder circles away and keeps his distance.
Shredder lunges at Askren with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Askren's hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shredder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Askren stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Askren moves away.
Askren moves out of range as Shredder strikes.
Shredder misses with a looping left.
Askren wants to counter the offense by Shredder and move into the clinch position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slash Shredder dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Shredder jabs Askren right on the nose. Askren blinks but takes it well.
Askren seems to have recovered his senses.
Askren walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Askren shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shredder as he avoids it easily.
Askren staying out of range there.
Askren wants to counter the offense by Shredder and move into the clinch position.
Shredder connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Askren's hands.
Askren wants to clinch.
Shredder lands an overhand right.
Shredder smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shredder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Askren at a distance.
Shredder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Askren can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shredder scores with a crisp jab that stopped Askren in his tracks.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Askren manages to avoid it.
Shredder is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shredder lands the left hand.
Shredder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shredder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Askren is breathing heavily.#T1#
Shredder throws a shot to the body.
Shredder lands with a shot to the body.
Slash Shredder is winning the standup battle so far.
Shredder misses with a wild body shot.
Shredder lands a jab.
Askren tries for a takedown but Shredder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Askren takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shredder jabs at Askren's body.
Shredder looks to score with a jab to the body but Askren is just out of range.
Askren takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shredder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shredder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Askren on the side of the head.
Shredder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shredder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shredder lands a jab.
Shredder scores with a nice strike.
Nice straight punches there by Shredder. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shredder.
Askren on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Shredder misses the jab.
Askren on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shredder jabs Askren to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shredder changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Askren doesn't manage to clinch there - Shredder circles away.
Shredder swings for the body but Askren moves out of range.
Askren takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shredder thuds a left hand into Askren's body.
Shredder moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big left from Shredder misses.
Shredder lands a body shot.
Askren shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shredder as he jumps to the side.
Slash Shredder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Askren.
Shredder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shredder lands with a good body shot.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Askren.
Shredder getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Askren takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Askren takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shredder cracks Askren with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shredder cracks Askren with a good jab.
Shredder lands a nice hook to Askren's body. Askren takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice jab there from Shredder.
Shredder thuds a left hand into Askren's body.
Shredder connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Askren momentarily.
Askren tries to close the distance and clinch but Shredder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shredder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Askren moves away.
Askren is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Askren takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Askren manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Shredder gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shredder is looking to stand up but Askren isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Askren postures up in Shredder's guard and throws a big left but Shredder blocks it.
Askren throwing strikes from guard but Shredder blocks nicely.
Askren throws a big right hand that misses.
Askren with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shredder is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Askren trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shredder wants to stand and escape but Askren is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Shredder does it's job there.
Askren goes for a double leg but Shredder avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shredder continues to drive forward.
Askren walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice straight punches there by Shredder. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shredder.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slash Shredder dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Shredder lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shredder lands a jab.
Shredder bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shredder throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Askren on the side of the head.
Askren avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Shredder lands with a good body shot.
Askren will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Askren with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shredder to score with a decent uppercut.
Shredder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Askren on the side of the head.
Askren takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Askren drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shredder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Askren.
Askren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shredder misses with a wild body shot.
Shredder scores with a hook to the body. Askren takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Askren manages to avoid it.
Jab from Shredder.
Shredder lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Shredder misses the shot to the body.
Askren shoots in for a takedown but Shredder shows good takedown defense.
Askren walks into a straight right hand from Shredder.
Shredder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shredder darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Shredder. Beautiful body shot.
Jab by Shredder.
Good standup being displayed there by Shredder as he connects with a hook.
Askren walks into a left hand.
Shredder lands a jab to the nose.
Shredder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Askren on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab by Shredder.
Shredder lands a jab to the head.
Shredder digs a good hook to Askren's body.
Shredder takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Askren fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shredder avoids it really well and circles away.
Slash Shredder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Slash Shredder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Askren.#T2#
Askren needs to keep his hands up - Shredder had a free shot at his head there.
Shredder scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shredder scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Askren walks into a left hand.
Shredder lands with an uppercut that bounces Askren off the cage and back into range.
Shredder scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shredder connects with a crisp jab.
Shredder lands with a nice body punch.
Shredder digs a good body shot into Askren's ribs.
Askren drops his hands momentarily and Shredder takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Askren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Shredder changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jake Askren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shredder with a hook.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Shredder misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shredder.
Shredder tests Askren's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shredder lands with an overhand left.
Shredder scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shredder lands a head shot.
Shredder lands a lovely overhand right.#TD2#
Askren shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Askren showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shredder won't allow Askren to pass to mount.
Shredder wants to get back to his feet.
Askren thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Askren with the ground and pound but Shredder uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Askren postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Askren trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shredder is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Askren is controlling him.
Jake Askren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Askren throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Askren takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Askren moves into the clinch.
Shredder tries a body shot but Askren blocks it.
Askren misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slash Shredder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shredder, 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:24
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slash Shredder!

 

Event: SMASH: Hasselhoff vs Tantor     
Date:   May 21, 2023
#R1#
Erminus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shredder connects with a right hand. Erminus shakes it off.
A punch combination from Erminus misses.
Shredder feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Erminuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Slash Shredder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shredder throws a poor cross that misses
and Erminus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shredder misses with a looping right.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Erminus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shredder lands with a nice body punch.
Erminus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Erminus misses with a head kick.
Shredder works the jab nicely.
Shredder throws a body punch but Erminus moves out of range.
Erminus appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Erminus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shredder connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Erminus momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Erminus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Erminus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shredder connects with a body shot.#T1#
Erminus looks to land a combination. Shredder sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Shredder swings widly with a right hand
and Erminus counters with a left to the body.
Shredder throws a shot from downtown. Erminus moves away and avoids it.
Shredder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Erminus throws the kick towards the body but Shredder avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Erminus. Shredder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shredder takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Erminus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Erminus manages to avoid it.
Shredder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shredder appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shredder lands with a good body shot.
Erminus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Erminus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shredder connects with a good right hand that stumbles Erminus. Erminus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Erminus moves away.
Erminus lands a body shot. #T2#
Shredder with a nice cross.
Shredder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shredder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Erminus.
Erminus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shredder lands with a straight right. Erminus didn't see that one coming.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Erminus.
Shredder cracks Erminus with a good jab.
Shredder lands with a straight right. Erminus didn't see that one coming.
Shredder moves out of range as Erminus strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Shredder misses its target.
Shredder looks to score with a jab to the body but Erminus is just out of range.
Shredder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Erminus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shredder.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
Shredder connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Erminus's hands.
Erminus looks to throw the jab but Shredder is out of range.
Shredder blocks a head kick by Erminus. #T3#
Erminus ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Erminus avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Erminus manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Erminus! But no joy.
Erminus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shredder connects with a body shot.
Shredder swings for the body but Erminus moves out of range.
Shredder is looking to wear down Erminus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Erminus ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Jab from Shredder.
Erminus looks to throw the jab but Shredder is out of range.
Erminus slips a jab from Shredder.
Shredder throws a body punch but Erminus moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Shredder blocks the low kick.
Shredder takes a swing at Erminus's ribcage but misses.
And Erminus responds with a good body kick, but Shredder manages to step out the way in time.
Decent striking displayed by Shredder there.
Erminus just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Shredder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Erminus.
Shredder lands a nice hook to Erminus's body. Erminus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shredder misses the shot to the body.
Erminus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shredder moves away.
Shredder is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Erminus moves out of range as Shredder strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Erminus defending well as Shredder loads up on a big left hand.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shredder takes a swing at Erminus's ribcage but misses.
Erminus moves out of range as Shredder strikes.
Erminus unleashes a big counter combination but Shredder bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Erminus tries to bum rush Shredder with a series of wild strikes but Shredder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shredder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Erminus scores with a nice strike.
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Erminus was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
Erminus throws a jab when Shredder was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slash Shredder dominated that round.
That's time! Shredder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Erminus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Erminus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Erminus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jetmir Erminus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shredder throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Erminus on the side of the head.
Erminus misses the shot to the body.
Shredder looks to land a left hand but Erminus moved out of range nicely.
Shredder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Erminus can do to turn this around?
No joy there for Erminus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Erminus swings for the body but Shredder moves out of range.
No joy there for Erminus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Shredder there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erminus misses with a body kick.
Erminus throws a push kick but Shredder slaps the foot to one side.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Erminus might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Shredder has got the better of the exchanges.
Shredder feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Erminuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Erminus misses.
Erminus with a jab.#T1#
Erminus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab from Shredder.
Erminus avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Despite the aggression on Erminus's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shredder lands a really nice looking cross but Erminus seems unphased.
Shredder lands a right hook to the body.
Shredder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Erminus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shredder lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shredder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Erminus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shredder throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Erminus to counter with a crisp jab.
Shredder lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shredder misses with a hook.
Erminus moves away from the strike by Shredder.
Erminus flicks out a counter leg kick but Shredder steps away.
Erminus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shredder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Erminus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Erminus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Shredder throws a shot to the body.
Shredder bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Erminus's head.
Shredder lands with a hook. Erminus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Erminus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Erminus misses.
Shredder smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Erminus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shredder takes a swing at Erminus's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Erminus misses.
Erminus 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.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Erminus moves away.
Jab, jab by Shredder - just one landing.
Shredder throws a shot to the body.
Erminus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shredder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Erminus lands a jab to the head.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Shredder connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Erminus's hands.
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Erminus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shredder throws a big shot that misses.
Shredder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Erminus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shredder throws a body punch but Erminus moves out of range.
Shredder lands a really nice looking cross but Erminus seems unphased.
Slash Shredder is winning the standup battle so far.
Good exchange - Shredder coming out on top.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shredder misses with a hook to the body
and Erminus counters with a series of strikes. Shredder will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shredder fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shredder dips to his left and cracks Erminus with an uppercut!
A punch lands to the side of Erminus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shredder getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shredder throws a lazy uppercut
and Erminus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A cross from Shredder lands.#T4#
Erminus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shredder keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Erminus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shredder misses with an uppercut.
Shredder throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Erminus on the side of the head.
Shredder misses with a shot to the body
and Erminus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shredder misses the jab.
As Shredder backs off Erminus throws a huge counter combo but Shredder manages to avoid it all.
Erminus lands with an overhand left.
Shredder misses with a looping left.
Shredder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Erminus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Erminus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shredder misses with a wild body shot.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slash Shredder dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice shot lands for Shredder.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shredder throws a jab but it's blocked by Erminus.
Shredder lands a right hook to the body.
Erminus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Erminus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shredder thuds his right hand into Erminus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shredder jabs Erminus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shredder misses with a right hand
and Erminus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Erminus.
Erminus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shredder looks to score with a jab to the body but Erminus is just out of range.
Shredder takes a swing at Erminus's ribcage but misses.
Erminus lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Erminus tries to move into range but Shredder moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Erminus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shredder.#T1#
Erminus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shredder checks a low kick from Erminus.
Shredder lands with a hook. Erminus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Erminus.
Erminus slips under a jab from Shredder.
It seemed like Erminus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shredder lands a right hook to the body.
Shredder lands a nice looking body shot.
Erminus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shredder.
Shredder swings for the body but Erminus moves out of range.
Shredder works Erminus's body with a nice hook.
Erminus misses with a two punch combination.
Erminus misses with a low kick.
Erminus dips to his left and cracks Shredder with an uppercut!
Shredder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Slash Shredder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Shredder moves out of range as Erminus strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Shredder misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Erminus misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Erminus. Those never looked like landing.
A punch combination from Erminus misses.
Shredder was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Erminus's head.
Shredder misses with a shot to the body
and Erminus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Shredder finds it's way through Erminus's defenses.
Shredder lands a body shot.
Erminus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shredder darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shredder, as that shot connected.
Shredder throws a body punch but Erminus moves out of range.
Erminus throws a series of punches but Shredder moves out of range.
Erminus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Despite the aggression on Erminus's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3#
A left lands for Shredder.
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Erminus was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
Despite the aggression on Erminus's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Erminus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Erminus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Erminus.
Shredder connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Erminus moves away.
Shredder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Erminus.
It looked like Shredder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Erminus misses with a low kick as Shredder jumps back.
Erminus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Erminus misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Shredder misses the target.
As Shredder backs off Erminus throws a huge counter combo but Shredder manages to avoid it all.
Shredder scores with a jab to the body.
Erminus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shredder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Shredder misses its target.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shredder walks forward, straight into a front kick from Erminus.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Shredder scores with a crisp jab that stopped Erminus in his tracks.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shredder cracks Erminus with a good jab.
Erminus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A cross from Shredder lands.
A punch combination from Erminus misses.
Erminus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Erminus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Shredder backs off Erminus throws a huge counter combo but Shredder manages to avoid it all.
Shredder throws out a loose jab but Erminus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Erminus needs to keep his hands up - Shredder had a free shot at his head there.
Jetmir Erminus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shredder throws out a loose jab but Erminus uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slash Shredder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shredder has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slash Shredder!

 

Event: SMASH: Lomax vs Nascimento     
Date:   Apr 22, 2023
#R1#
Lutang moves away from the strike by Shredder.
Lutang needs to keep his hands up - Shredder had a free shot at his head there.
Lutang lands with an uppercut that bounces Shredder off the cage and back into range.
Shredder throws a lazy right hand but Lutang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lutang has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Shredder lands a nice shot to the body.
Shredder drops his hands momentarily and Lutang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lutang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shredder takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shredder lands the left hand.
Shredder has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lutang moves out of range as Shredder strikes.
Shredder throws a shot from downtown. Lutang moves away and avoids it.
Lutang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lutang lands a jab to Shredder's midsection.
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!
Shredder fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lutang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lutang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lutang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Lutang ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Lutang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Shredder.
Lutang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lutang swings for the body but Shredder moves out of range.
Shredder is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Lutang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shredder.
Lutang is trying to counter with his kicks.
Shredder moves out of range of the strikes.
Shredder misses the shot to the body.
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lutang was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
Shredder misses with a right hand
and Lutang makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Shredder really felt that one!
Shredder throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lutang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shredder throws a hook to the side of Lutang's head but Lutang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lutang. Shredder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shredder throws the left hand but Lutang avoids the punch easily.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lutang manages to avoid it.
Shredder throws a hook but Lutang avoids it easily.
Lutang lands a jab to the head.
Lutang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shredder finds it's way round the side to connect with Lutang's head.
Shredder scores with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Lutang misses the target.
Lutang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shredder throws out the jab.
Shredder lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
Lutang throws a shot from downtown. Shredder moves away and avoids it.
Lutang jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Shredder scores with a hook.
Slash Shredder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lutang stuns Shredder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lutang throws a hook but Shredder avoids it easily.
Shredder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lutang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lutang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
That kick from Lutang tenderised Shredder's leg. Shredder is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shredder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lutang was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
Shredder moves out of range as Lutang throws a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Lutang misses.
Lutang moves away from the strike by Shredder.
Shredder punishes Lutang's body with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Shredder misses.
Lutang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lutang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Shredder misses with a jab to the body
and Lutang counters with a stiff right hand.
Shredder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lutang.
Lutang misses with a body shot.
Lutang avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Lutang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shredder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lutang.
Shredder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shredder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lutang.
Shredder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lutang ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Shredder ducks under a wild hook from Lutang.
Shredder throws a hook to the side of Lutang's head but Lutang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lutang with the inside leg kick.
Shredder misses with a hook. Lutang ducked under it nicely.
Lutang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shredder was well out of range. Poor timing from Lutang.
Lutang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Shredder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lutang tries to land a front kick but Shredder steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shredder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lutang throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lutang.
Lutang moves out of range as Shredder strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lutang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lutang misses with an uppercut. Shredder saw that one coming.
Lutang throws a solid leg kick but Shredder takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lutang.
Nice jab there from Shredder.
Shredder scores with a jab to the head.
Lutang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shredder stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shredder prevents a body shot from Lutang.
Shredder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lutang lands an uppercut.
Shredder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lutang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lutang misses with a body punch.
Lutang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lutang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lutang.
Shredder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lutang's elbow.
Lutang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sun Lutang will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Shredder looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shredder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lutang! But no joy.
Lutang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shredder throws a shot from downtown. Lutang moves away and avoids it.
Lutang appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lutang misses with a straight right.
Lutang slips under a jab.
Lutang throws a jab but it's blocked by Shredder.
Lutang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lutang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shredder swings for the body but Lutang moves out of range.
Shredder throws a looping overhand right but Lutang ducks down to avoid it.
Lutang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shredder misses with an uppercut. Lutang saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lutang! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Lutang.
Sun Lutang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Shredder.
Lutang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lutang loads up on a big right hand but Shredder slips the punch.
Shredder misses with a straight left.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lutang manages to avoid it.
Lutang tries a quick counter leg kick but Shredder is wise to it.
A big right from Lutang misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Shredder misses its target.#T1#
Lutang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shredder.
Shredder stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lutang.
A bone on bone clash there as Shredder blocks the leg kick.
Shredder takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lutang misses with an uppercut. Shredder saw that one coming.
Lutang misses with a kick to the body.
Lutang slips under a jab.
Shredder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lutang jabs at Shredder's body.
Lutang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shredder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lutang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lutang.
Shredder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shredder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lutang at a distance.
Shredder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lutang.
Shredder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lutang throws out a loose jab but Shredder uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lutang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shredder.
Both fighters circling a little - Lutang finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Shredder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shredder staying out of range there.
Lutang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Lutang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lutang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lutang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shredder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lutang ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Shredder checks a low kick from Lutang.
Shredder swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Lutang.
Lutang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shredder finds it's way round the side to connect with Lutang's head.
Lutang throws a jab but it's blocked by Shredder.
Shredder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Shredder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shredder looks to land a left hand but Lutang moved out of range nicely.
Shredder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lutang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lutang misses the jab.
Lutang misses with a hook. Shredder ducked under it nicely.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Shredder swings for the body but Lutang moves out of range.
Shredder takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shredder misses with an uppercut.
Shredder throws a shot from downtown. Lutang moves away and avoids it.
Lutang on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lutang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shredder takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lutang throws a series of punches but Shredder moves out of range.
Lutang keeps Shredder at a distance using the push kick.
Lutang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lutang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lutang.
Lutang now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shredder uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lutang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shredder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lutang counters with a good low kick that Shredder was not able to check.
Nice shot lands for Lutang.
Lutang connects with a leg kick.
Shredder keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T4#
Shredder swings for the body but Lutang moves out of range.
Shredder throws the left hand but Lutang avoids the punch easily.
Shredder scores with the left hand. Lutang knows he should have avoided that one.
Shredder loads up on a big right hand but Lutang slips the punch.
Lutang moves out of range as Shredder strikes.
Shredder takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shredder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lutang.
Shredder misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lutang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lutang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shredder 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.
Lutang throws a body kick that misses.
Shredder misses with a looping right.
Lutang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lutang getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lutang tries to move into range but Shredder moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shredder lands with a right hand.
Lutang moves away from the strike by Shredder.
Lutang throws a front kick aimed at Shredder's knee but Shredder avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sun Lutang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Shredder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lutang.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lutang. Shredder does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Shredder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lutang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lutang misses with a body kick.
Lutang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shredder.
A low kick lands for Lutang.
Lutang needs to keep his hands up - Shredder had a free shot at his head there.
Lutang scores with a nice right hand.
Shredder scores with a body shot.
Shredder misses with a hook.
Lutang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shredder moves away.
Lutang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shredder. That did some damage!
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lutang.
Jab by Lutang.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shredder lands a body shot.
Shredder lands with a cross.
Shredder on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lutang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Lutang tries to work over Shredder's front leg with a kick but Shredder checks it.
Shredder lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lutang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shredder doesn't seem bothered though.
Shredder scores with a jab to the body.
Lutang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lutang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shredder.
Lutang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lutang. Shredder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shredder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shredder digs a good body shot into Lutang's ribs.
Shredder slips under a jab from Lutang.
Shredder digs a good hook to Lutang's body.
A swing and a miss from Shredder.
Shredder looks to score with a jab to the body but Lutang is just out of range.
It seemed like Lutang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shredder checks a low kick from Lutang.
Lutang tries to land a front kick but Shredder steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lutang scores with a hook to the body. Shredder takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lutang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Slash Shredder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Shredder scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lutang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shredder.
Lutang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shredder looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shredder misses with a hook.
Shredder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shredder is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lutang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lutang looks to throw the jab but Shredder is out of range.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
Lutang ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Lutang misses with an uppercut. Shredder saw that one coming.
Shredder lands with a shot to the body.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lutang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lutang paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shredder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lutang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lutang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shredder finds it's way round the side to connect with Lutang's head.
Shredder is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Lutang is looking to slow Shredder down with leg kicks.
Lutang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shredder moves away.
The fighters circling - Shredder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lutang replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Shredder blocks it well.
Lutang misses with a wild body shot.
Lutang moves out of range of the strikes.
Lutang misses with a low kick.
Shredder throws a sloppy body shot
and Lutang makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shredder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shredder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Shredder 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lutang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shredder doesn't seem bothered though.
Lutang throws a leg kick that misses.
Lutang moves out of range of the strikes.
Lutang tries to land a front kick but Shredder steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shredder throws an overhand right that lands on Lutang's shoulder, as Lutang tries to avoid the shot.
Lutang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shredder at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shredder throws a shot to the body. #T4#
Shredder chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lutang can pounce on him.
Lutang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shredder at a distance.
Shredder scores with a nice right hand.
Shredder stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lutang.
Shredder chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lutang can pounce on him.
Lutang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lutang scores with a jab. Shredder acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lutang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lutang throws out a powerful jab.
Shredder throws the left hand but Lutang avoids the punch easily.
Sun Lutang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shredder will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Shredder misses with a wild body shot.
Shredder throws a jab but it's blocked by Lutang.
Lutang misses with a hook. Shredder ducked under it nicely.
Shredder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lutang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lutang connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lutang motions for Shredder to come forward. Lutang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
Lutang scores with a nice head shot.
Lutang jabs Shredder right on the nose. Shredder blinks but takes it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sun Lutang.
Well Lutang has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sun Lutang!

Our winner, Sun Lutang, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: SMASH: Castellana vs Hatfield     
Date:   Mar 26, 2023
#R1#
Demenok throws a head kick but Shredder moves out of range.
Shredder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shredder throws a hook but Demenok blocks it.
Demenok now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Decent striking displayed by Demenok there.
Shredder moves out of range of the leg kick from Demenok.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shredder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Demenok lands a lovely overhand right.
Demenok lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Demenok displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shredder throws out the jab.
Demenok throws a chopping leg kick but Shredder manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shredder drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shredder defending well as Demenok loads up on a big left hand.
Demenok misses with a body kick.
Demenok throws a body punch but Shredder moves out of range.
Demenok misses with a hook.
Shredder slips under a jab.
Demenok throws the left hand but Shredder avoids the punch easily.
Shredder chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Demenok can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters circling a little - Demenok finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Shredder ducks under a wild hook from Demenok.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Demenok slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Shredder misses its intended target. #T1#
Donk. Shredder catches Demenok right on the button with a cross.
Demenok ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Shredder misses with a straight right.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Demenok looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shredder throws a body punch but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok thinks about the counter body kick.
Demenok connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've been informed that Demenok 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.
Shredder swings widly with a right hand
and Demenok makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shredder misses the shot to the body.
Shredder has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shredder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Demenok throws a big shot that misses.
Shredder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Demenok counters with a one-two to the body.
Shredder looks to throw the jab but Demenok is out of range.
Demenok throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Demenok listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shredder slips under a jab from Demenok.
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!
Demenok misses with a double jab.
Slash Shredder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demenok jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Demenok with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shredder to score with a decent uppercut.
Shredder takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shredder defending well as Demenok loads up on a big left hand.
Shredder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Shredder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shredder throws a poor cross that misses
and Demenok counters with a stiff right hand.
Demenok throws a hook but Shredder avoids it easily.
Demenok lands a slapping body shot.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Demenok.
Demenok swings for the body but Shredder moves out of range.
Demenok misses with a low kick.
Demenok takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice body kick from Demenok.
Demenok looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shredder looks to score with a jab to the body but Demenok is just out of range.
Demenok tries to work over Shredder's front leg with a kick but Shredder checks it.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Demenok was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
Demenok lands with a right hand.
Demenok scoring well with a low kick there.
Shredder scores with a shot to the body.
Demenok staying out of range there.
Demenok listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Demenok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shredder.#T3#
Demenok throws a body punch but Shredder moves out of range.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
Shredder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Demenok blocks a jab.
A big right from Shredder misses.
Shredder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shredder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shredder ducks under a wild hook from Demenok.
Demenok throws a push kick but Shredder slaps the foot to one side.
Demenok connects with a leg kick.
Shredder connects with a body shot that sends Demenok's belly button to the back.
Shredder moves out of range as Demenok strikes.
A slow jab from Shredder misses its intended target.
Demenok throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shredder takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shredder connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Demenok momentarily.
Demenok missing with a left hand there. Shredder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shredder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shredder lands a nice looking body shot.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Shredder scores with a nice right hand. #T4#
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Demenok feints a counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Shredder misses its intended target.
Demenok looks to land a body kick but Shredder moved away.
Demenok throws a jab but it's blocked by Shredder.
Shredder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Demenok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shredder.
Shredder stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Demenok.
Shredder avoids a kick to the body.
Shredder moves away from the strike by Demenok.
Shredder missing with a left hand there. Demenok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shredder takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shredder looks to score with a jab to the body but Demenok is just out of range.
Demenok pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shredder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Demenok.
A little feinted left hand from Shredder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shredder swings widly with a right hand
letting Demenok counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shredder moves out of range of the body kick from Demenok.
A counter left hand to the body from Shredder misses its target.
Demenok throws a head kick that misses.
Shredder drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shredder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Demenok scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rukter Demenok dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A low kick lands for Demenok.
Shredder moves out of range of the strikes.
Shredder loads up on a big right hand but Demenok slips the punch.
Demenok turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Demenok lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shredder throws a shot to the body.
Demenok takes a swing at Shredder's ribcage but misses.
Shredder 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.
Shredder scores with a jab to the head.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Demenok fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Demenok scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shredder is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shredder blocks a low kick nicely.
Demenok just misses with a punch to the body.
Donk. Demenok catches Shredder right on the button with a cross.
Demenok throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Demenok missing with a left hand there. Shredder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Demenok has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Demenok throws a push kick but Shredder slaps the foot to one side.
Shredder connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Demenok tries to move into range but Shredder moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Shredder throws a body punch but Demenok moves out of range. #T1#
Shredder misses with a body shot.
Demenok misses with an uppercut.
Demenok throws a push kick but Shredder slaps the foot to one side.
Demenok avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Demenok pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shredder is out of range and Demenok settles back down.
Shredder moves out of range as Demenok strikes.
Shredder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice cross by Shredder.
Demenok gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Demenok misses with a wild body shot.
Demenok just misses with a punch to the body.
Rukter Demenok seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Demenok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Demenok blocks a jab.
Demenok misses the shot to the body.
Demenok takes one to the chin there.
Shredder looks to land a left hand but Demenok moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Demenok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demenok jabs Shredder to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Demenok smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demenok lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shredder will feel that in the morning.
Shredder looks to land a left hand but Demenok moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Shredder misses the shot to the body.
Shredder scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Demenok doesn't seem bothered though.
Demenok doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Demenok slips a jab from Shredder.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Shredder might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Shredder misses with a straight right.
Demenok throws a counter combo.
Demenok misses the shot to the body.
Demenok throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shredder throws a body punch but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok misses with an uppercut. Shredder saw that one coming.
Shredder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Demenok bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shredder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Demenok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shredder was well out of range. Poor timing from Demenok.
It looked like Shredder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Demenok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Demenok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Demenok takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shredder takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Demenok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shredder was well out of range. Poor timing from Demenok.
Demenok looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shredder throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
A big left from Shredder misses.
Demenok scores with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Demenok.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demenok.
Shredder walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shredder walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shredder takes a swing at Demenok's ribcage but misses.
Demenok is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shredder with a body shot.
Shredder scores with a hook to the body. Demenok takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shredder walks into a straight right hand from Demenok.
Demenok throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shredder avoids the body shot from Demenok.
Demenok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shredder.
Some wild striking there from Demenok.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Demenok does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Shredder misses.
Shredder slips a jab from Demenok.
An inside leg kick lands from Demenok.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demenok avoids the body shot from Shredder. #T4#
Shredder on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Demenok. Demenok obviously looking to wear him down.
Demenok looks to land a right hand but Shredder moved out of range.
Nice shot by Shredder.
Demenok avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Demenok throws a jab but it's blocked by Shredder.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Shredder misses the jab.
Demenok throws a body shot but no joy.
Demenok connects with a solid leg kick.
Demenok misses with a body kick.
Demenok throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shredder throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Demenok on the side of the head.
Shredder misses with a looping right.
Demenok feints a counter leg kick.
Demenok wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Demenok stuns Shredder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demenok throws a push kick but Shredder slaps the foot to one side.
Shredder takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shredder on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jab, jab by Shredder - just one landing.
Demenok throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rukter Demenok will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Demenok misses with a low kick.
Shredder avoids the body shot from Demenok.
Demenok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Shredder.
Shredder looks to score with a jab to the body but Demenok is just out of range.
Shredder darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Demenok chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shredder throws a body punch but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shredder connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Demenok momentarily.
Demenok works the jab nicely.
Demenok throws a low kick, looking for Shredder's leg but Shredder calmly moves out of range.
Shredder is looking to counter punch.
Shredder throws out a powerful jab.
Demenok throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shredder looks to land a left hand but Demenok moved out of range nicely.
Demenok will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Demenok pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shredder swings for the body but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shredder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Shredder misses its intended target. #T1#
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Demenok cracks Shredder with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shredder throws a lazy right hand but Demenok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shredder jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shredder takes a swing at Demenok's ribcage but misses.
Demenok moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Demenok misses with a leg kick.
Shredder looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Demenok thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shredder if he has to take too many more of those.
Demenok ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Demenok scores with a leg kick.
Shredder slips under a jab from Demenok.
Demenok ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Demenok takes a swing at Shredder's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Demenok. Beautiful body shot.
Shredder throws a shot from downtown. Demenok moves away and avoids it.
Demenok lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Demenok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shredder blocks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shredder checks a low kick from Demenok.
Shredder will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Demenok takes a swing at Shredder's ribcage but misses.
Slash Shredder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Shredder misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Demenok releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Shredder lands with an overhand left.
Demenok swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shredder throws a jab but it's blocked by Demenok.
Demenok swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
An inside leg kick lands from Demenok.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Shredder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Demenok slips under a jab from Shredder.
Demenok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shredder manages to avoid it.
Shredder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Demenok.
Demenok moves out of range as Shredder strikes.
Nice defenses there by Demenok.
Demenok is looking to land body kicks.
Demenok moves out of range of the strikes.
Demenok staying out of range there.
Shredder misses with a right hand
and Demenok counters with a left to the body.
Demenok throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Demenok connects with an inside leg kick.
Shredder avoids the head kick by Demenok. #T3#
Demenok moves away from the strike by Shredder.
Demenok scores with a body shot.
Demenok is looking to land body kicks.
Demenok misses with a body shot.
Demenok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shredder moves away.
Demenok dips to his left and cracks Shredder with an uppercut!
Shredder looks to score with a jab to the body but Demenok is just out of range.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Demenok lands a really nice looking cross but Shredder seems unphased.
Shredder looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rukter Demenok is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Demenok's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Demenok duly obliges.
Demenok blocks a jab.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
Shredder throws a hook to the side of Demenok's head but Demenok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shredder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Demenok on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Demenok was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
Demenok is trying to counter with his kicks.
Demenok thumps Shredder with a low kick.
A left lands for Shredder.
Demenok fails to land with a series of punches. #T4#
Shredder misses with a body shot
and Demenok counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Demenok misses with an uppercut. Shredder saw that one coming.
Demenok takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shredder throws a jab but it's blocked by Demenok.
Demenok moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Demenok lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shredder at a distance.
Demenok slips a straight right by Shredder.
Demenok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shredder.
Demenok lands a right hook to the body.
Demenok lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shredder throws a body punch but Demenok moves out of range.
Shredder misses with a straight left.
Demenok drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Demenok lands a really nice looking cross but Shredder seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Demenok connects with a body shot that sends Shredder's belly button to the back.
Shredder throws a looping overhand right but Demenok ducks down to avoid it.
Demenok avoids the body shot from Shredder.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rukter Demenok comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Demenok has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rukter Demenok!

Rukter Demenok spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: SMASH: Reedtz vs Hatfield     
Date:   Mar 04, 2023
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Masters or perhaps it was just good defense by Shredder, which made it look bad.
Masters takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shredder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Masters seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Shredder stuns Masters with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Slash Shredder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masters shoots in for a takedown but Shredder shows good takedown defense.
Shredder connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shredder tests Masters's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No luck for Masters with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Millard Masters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shredder clobbers Masters with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Masters takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Masters takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Shredder.
Shredder with a jab.
Shredder lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Masters misses with a double jab.
Shredder connects with a looping right hand.
Shredder throws a good cross that connects.
Masters needs to keep his hands up - Shredder had a free shot at his head there.
Shredder jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A lazy left from Shredder finds it's target.
Shredder scores with a punch to the head.
Shredder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slash Shredder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masters connects with a jab.
Masters takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shredder lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masters takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Decent striking displayed by Shredder there.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Shredder fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shredder throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shredder works Masters's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Shredder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Masters takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shredder thuds a left hand into Masters's body.
Shredder lands a nice shot to the body.
Shredder swats away the attempt to clinch by Masters.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shredder cracks Masters with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shredder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Masters stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shredder scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shredder cracks Masters with a good jab.
Masters walks into a jab.
Masters takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A slow jab from Masters misses its intended target.
Masters moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shredder scores with a nice strike.#T3#
Nice jab there from Shredder.
Masters takes one on the button.
Shredder lands with a straight right. Masters didn't see that one coming.
Shredder lands a lovely overhand right.
Shredder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shredder lands with a straight right. Masters didn't see that one coming.
Shredder lands an overhand right.
A shot to the body from Shredder misses
and Shredder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shredder connects with a body shot that sends Masters's belly button to the back.
Shredder uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shredder misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Shredder.
Shredder lands a nice shot that snaps Masters's head back.
Masters misses with a hook.
No luck for Masters with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Shredder cracks Masters with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Shredder does it's job there.
Shredder feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Masterss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shredder takes a swing at Masters's ribcage but misses.
Masters on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shredder stuffs the takedown attempt from Masters. Masters gets slowly back to his feet.
Masters is looking to clinch but Shredder is avoiding it.
Shredder has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Shredder lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shredder with a jab.
Shredder uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masters walks into a stiff left hand from Shredder.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Masters drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shredder sprawls and moves away.
Masters wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slash Shredder dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Shredder lands a slapping body shot.
Shredder connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A left lands for Shredder.
Masters walks into a left hand.
Shredder scores with a jab to the body.
Masters takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shredder punishes Masters's body with a nice straight punch.
Shredder sizes up Masters with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Masters walks into a jab.
Shredder thuds a left hand into Masters's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shredder fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Masters might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Shredder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masters throws out the jab.
Shredder lands with a straight right. Masters didn't see that one coming.
Shredder thuds his right hand into Masters's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Masters. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Shredder takes a swing at Masters's ribcage but misses.
Masters changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Shredder jabs at Masters's body.
Slash Shredder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shredder connects with a single shot there.
Masters avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Shredder tests Masters's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shredder tests Masters's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Millard Masters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shredder stuns Masters with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Masters gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Masters shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Masters was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Masters goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Shredder has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Masters but great work by Shredder.
Masters tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Shredder presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T2#
Shredder prevents Masters from getting the reversal.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shredder avoids the attempt from Masters to control.
Masters can't escape the position.
Shredder tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Masters really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T3#
Shredder is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Masters is looking to get to half guard.
Masters looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Masters tries to roll but Shredder sticks to his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Masters breaks Shredder's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Masters stands and throws Shredder's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Masters controlling from side mount.
Shredder regains half guard there - taking advantage of Masters's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB#
Masters is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shredder has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slash Shredder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Shredder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shredder is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Masters avoids the body shot from Shredder. #TD#
Masters closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shredder did well to prevent Masters getting side control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Shredder won't allow Masters to pass to mount.
Shredder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Masters prevents Shredder from standing back up.
Shredder is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters is keen to just control but Shredder is a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T1#
Masters is pressing down on Shredder's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shredder is holding on for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Shredder lunges at Masters with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Masters's hand.
Shredder scores with a jab. Masters acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Masters takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice straight punches there by Shredder. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shredder.
Shredder throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Masters fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shredder, pushing him back against the cage.
Shredder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shredder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shredder prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD#
Masters drags the fight down to the ground.
Slash Shredder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shredder tries to stand but Masters is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Masters escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shredder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Masters trying to keep a closed guard but Shredder is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Masters is looking for a triangle here but Shredder uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Shredder tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T3#
Shredder gets to mount! Masters was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Masters really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shredder is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Masters really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Millard Masters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shredder tries to get up but Masters was controlling his body and he's reversed into guard.
Shredder keeping moving, preventing Masters from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shredder wants to get back to his feet but Masters passes into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slash Shredder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shredder winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 26:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slash Shredder!

Millard Masters was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn, I will go back to the gym and get stronger'.

 

Event: SMASH: Tosen vs Reedtz     
Date:   Feb 04, 2023
#R1#
Merel slips a jab from Shredder.
Merel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shredder.
We've been informed that Merel 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.
Shredder ducks under a wild hook from Merel.
Merel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Merel takes one on the button.
Shredder looks to land a right hand but Merel moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Merel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Merel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shredder.
A little feinted left hand from Shredder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shredder looks to score with a jab to the body but Merel is just out of range.
Shredder misses with a straight left.
Shredder swings for the body but Merel moves out of range.
Shredder slips a jab from Merel.
Merel staying out of range there.
Merel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shredder throws out the jab.
Shredder misses with an uppercut.
Merel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shredder throws a big shot that misses.
Shredder lands a nice looking body shot.
Merel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shredder lands a body shot. #T1#
Shredder throws a body punch but Merel moves out of range.
Shredder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Slash Shredder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shredder misses with a straight left.
Shredder with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Merel to score with a decent uppercut.
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shredder throws out a loose jab but Merel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shredder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slow jab from Merel misses its intended target.
Shredder looks to land a right hand but Merel moved out of range.
Merel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Merel moves out of range of the strikes.
Shredder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Merel moves away from the strike by Shredder.
Merel with the counter takedown but Shredder avoids it easily.
Merel defending well as Shredder loads up on a big left hand.
Shredder misses with a hook. Merel ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Merel looking to score a takedown here. Shredder is defending well but Merel drives through and ends up in Shredder's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Merel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Merel throws a big right hand that misses.
Merel throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Merel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shredder is keeping the position for now.
Merel trying to control but Shredder is working from the bottom.
Merel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Merel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Shredder avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Merel.
Merel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Merel is trying to control the action in half guard but Shredder is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Merel trying to pass the guard but Shredder defending well. #T3#
Merel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shredder's head.
Merel thows a huge punch but Shredder dodges it nicely.
Merel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Merel is looking to stall here but Shredder recovers full guard.
Shredder has momentary wrist control but Merel slips an elbow through the middle.
Merel postures up in Shredder's guard and throws a big left but Shredder blocks it. #SUB2#
Merel is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shredder is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shredder has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Merel throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Shredder escapes and throws Merel's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T4#
Merel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shredder wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Merel regains half guard.#SUB2#
Merel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shredder tries to stand and escape but Merel is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slash Shredder dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Shredder throws a shot from downtown. Merel moves away and avoids it.
Merel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Shredder misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Merel counters with a nice uppercut.
Shredder misses with a wild body shot.
Shredder looks to land a left hand but Merel moved out of range nicely.
Shredder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Merel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Merel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Merel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shredder misses with a straight right.
Merel cracks Shredder with an open hand slap.#TD2#
Merel changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shredder looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shredder is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Merel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shredder, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shredder bucks up and tries to throw Merel off but instead Merel has got his back!#T1##SUB2#
Merel patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Shredder is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Merel working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Shredder is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Merel is looking for the choke from the back position but Shredder is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Merel is persistently looking for the submission but Shredder is defending it well. #SUB2#
Merel is looking for the choke from the back position but Shredder is controlling his hands well.
Well, with Merel on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Shredder is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T2#
Merel is punishing Shredder with strikes - can he finish him?!#SUB2#
Merel tightening his grip on Shredder, looking for the choke.
Shredder has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Merel.
Even with his hooks in, Merel manages to miss with strikes from the back. #SUB2#
Shredder is trying to defend against the choke here but Merel has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Merel Tightens the hold and Shredder taps out furiously! Merel displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anthony Merel!
A very excited looking Anthony Merel 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.

 

Event: SMASH: Lomax vs Choke 4     
Date:   Dec 24, 2022
#R1#
Shredder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Collins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shredder takes a swing at Collins's ribcage but misses.
Shredder throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Collins on the side of the head. #TD#
Collins closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shredder quickly recovers to half guard.
Collins stalling.
Shredder wants to get back to his feet.
Shredder is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shredder keeps working.
Shredder tries to kick Collins off but Collins keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Collins is trying to control. Shredder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shredder won't allow Collins to pass to mount.
Collins is trying to control. Shredder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Collins shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Shredder napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Collins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shredder is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Collins wants to control but Shredder is keeping him busy.
Shredder is letting Collins control him for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Collins throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Collins trying to control the position but Shredder is working away.
Collins scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB#
Collins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Collins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shredder keeps working. #T3#
Shredder seems a little lost for a moment, as Collins dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Collins thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Collins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Collins working the strikes but Shredder uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Collins controlling the action here.
Collins is keen to just control but Shredder is a slippery customer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Collins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shredder's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cadence Collins dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Shredder thuds his right hand into Collins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD#
Collins closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shredder did well to prevent Collins getting side control.
Collins prevents Shredder from standing back up.
Collins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shredder is not content to let Collins control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shredder avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Collins.
Collins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Collins is working for a submission of some sort.
Collins sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Collins is looking to take a break and control but Shredder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Collins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shredder circles away.
Slash Shredder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Collins tries to clinch up but Shredder circles away and keeps his distance.
Shredder cracks Collins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but Shredder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Collins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shredder sprawls well. Shredder wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Collins gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cadence Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Shredder misses with a lunging right hand
and Collins counters with a low kick, right behind Shredder 's knee.
Shredder looks to throw the jab but Collins is out of range.
Collins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shredder defends well and Collins ends up having to push Shredder into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Collins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shredder has him pressed against the cage.
Shredder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shredder working aggressively here.
Shredder gets underhooks to prevent Collins's takedown attempt.
Collins prevents a body shot from Shredder.
Shredder misses with a body punch.
Shredder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Shredder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Collins has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shredder is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shredder lands a hook that snaps the head of Collins backwards. #BC#
Collins manages to break the clinch.
Shredder misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Collins tries to clinch up.
Shredder throws a body punch but Collins moves out of range.
Collins fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
A big right from Shredder misses.
Collins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shredder misses with a wild body shot.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Collins manages to avoid it.
Shredder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shredder swings for the body but Collins moves out of range.
Collins tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shredder manages to circle out of the way.
Collins fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Shredder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shredder leaves Collins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shredder fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Collins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cadence Collins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shredder lands a lovely overhand right.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Collins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shredder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shredder swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Collins.#T4#
Collins needs to keep his hands up - Shredder had a free shot at his head there.
Collins tries to clinch but Shredder moves out of range.
Shredder stuffs the takedown.
Collins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shredder as he avoids it easily.
Shredder checks a leg kick.
Collins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
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!
Collins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Collins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shredder lands a really nice looking cross but Collins seems unphased.
Collins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Collins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shredder throws a big shot that misses.
Collins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Collins needs to keep his hands up - Shredder had a free shot at his head there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slash Shredder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Collins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Collins dives in for a single leg takedown but Shredder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Collins wants to get back to striking at distance but Shredder won't allow it.
Shredder prevents a takedown attempt there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shredder.
Shredder presses Collins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shredder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shredder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shredder scores with a hook to the body.
Shredder misses with a punch to the body.
Collins is looking to break free of the clinch but Shredder has double underhooks.
Collins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD#
Collins pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shredder wants to get up but he can't break Collins's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Collins looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shredder passes into side control. #T1#
Collins is looking to reverse the position.
Shredder tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Collins is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shredder wants to stand up but Collins has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Collins trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Collins is looking to improve his position.
Collins wants to control but Shredder is keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Collins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shredder as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cadence Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shredder lunges at Collins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Collins's hand.
Collins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shredder.
Shredder lands an overhand right.
Shredder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slash Shredder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shredder is fending him off so far but Collins persists. Nope, Shredder circles away and we're back to standing.#T3#
Collins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Collins dives in for a single leg takedown but Shredder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Collins is trying to pull guard but Shredder has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Shredder on the inside.
Collins has Shredder pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shredder manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Collins is trying to pull guard but Shredder has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Collins fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Shredder.
Shredder lands a right hand that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Shredder digs a right hand into Collins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Collins's gas tank.
Shredder struggles to land a body shot inside as Collins controls his hands.
Shredder misses with some punches.
Shredder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Shredder lands a nice shot to the body.
Shredder misses with a body punch.
Shredder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shredder misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shredder. #T4#
Shredder struggles to land a body shot inside as Collins controls his hands.
Shredder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shredder scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shredder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collins wants a takedown.
Collins blocks an uppercut.
Collins drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shredder pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shredder lands a nice shot that snaps Collins's head back.
Shredder lands with a shot to the body.
Collins misses with a wild body shot.
Shredder jabs Collins right on the nose. Collins blinks but takes it well.
Collins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big right from Shredder misses.
A little feinted left hand from Collins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shredder takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slash Shredder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shredder has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slash Shredder!

 

Event: SMASH:Kowalkiewicz vs Menezes     
Date:   Nov 26, 2022
#R1#
Nagashima ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Shredder sets himself, and Nagashima steps forward looking for the clinch! Shredder avoids it this time.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagashima tries to counter with a clinch but Shredder shakes him off and moves away.
Nagashima has a takedown stuffed.
Shredder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shredder connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nagashima. Nagashima circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shredder swings for the body but Nagashima moves out of range.
Nagashima avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Nagashima wants to counter the offense by Shredder and move into the clinch position.
Shredder scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nagashima doesn't seem bothered though.
Shredder loads up on a big right hand but Nagashima slips the punch.
Shredder misses with a hook. Nagashima ducked under it nicely.
Nagashima feints the counter takedown.
Nagashima has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shredder connects with a right hand. Nagashima shakes it off.
Nagashima uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shredder.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shredder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nagashima takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Nagashima tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shredder swivels and escapes.
Shredder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice takedown defense from Shredder. No joy for Nagashima on that attempt.
Slash Shredder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaoru Nagashima.
Shredder scores with a nice strike.
Nagashima slips a jab from Shredder.
Shredder misses with a hook.
And Nagashima tries to counter it with a takedown but Shredder pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shredder has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Deathsquad in the buildup to the fight.
Nagashima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shredder throws a good cross that connects.
Nagashima tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shredder defends well and Nagashima ends up having to push Shredder into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nagashima slips under a jab.
Shredder throws a looping overhand right but Nagashima ducks down to avoid it.
Shredder misses the shot to the body.
Shredder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shredder scores with a decent looking hook.
Shredder misses with a hook. Nagashima ducked under it nicely.
Shredder lands a glancing blow to the side of Nagashima's head.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagashima slips a straight right by Shredder.
Shredder misses the shot to the body.
Nagashima with the counter takedown but Shredder avoids it easily.
Nagashima shoots in but no luck this time.
Shredder connects with the punch.
Shredder misses with a looping left.
Shredder lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shredder misses with a wild body shot.
Nagashima steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shredder.
Slash Shredder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nagashima takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shredder swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Nagashima counters by moving into the clinch.
Shredder throws a punch but it's blocked by Nagashima.
Shredder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nagashima tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shredder smiles and moves away.
Shredder swings widly with a right hand
and Nagashima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shredder lands a jab to Nagashima's midsection.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagashima manages to avoid it.
Nagashima is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Shredder scores with a hook to the body. Nagashima takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shredder looks to land a right hand but Nagashima moved out of range.
Shredder cracks Nagashima with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nagashima moves out of range as Shredder strikes.
Nagashima slips a straight right by Shredder.
Nagashima takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A swing and a miss from Shredder.
Nagashima changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shredder misses with a straight right.
Shredder works Nagashima's body with a nice hook.
Nagashima shoots in for a takedown but Shredder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nagashima looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nagashima takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shredder throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Nagashima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagashima.
Shredder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shredder misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shredder misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Nagashima counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nagashima sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shredder defending well though.
Nagashima missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shredder avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nagashima.
Nagashima takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shredder on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nagashima not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nagashima thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shredder is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nagashima scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shredder blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nagashima.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slash Shredder dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Shredder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Nagashima counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nagashima.
Shredder lands with a right to the head.
Nagashima jumps guard but Shredder turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Nagashima drags the fight down to the ground.
Nagashima thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Nagashima will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #SUB2#
Nagashima is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nagashima throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Nagashima is striking off his back. Shredder thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Nagashima throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagashima is looking for a sweep. Shredder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nagashima missing with punches from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nagashima with the active half guard here but Shredder passes nicely into side control.#T1#
Nagashima is looking to regain half guard here but Shredder keeps moving and retains side control.
Nagashima regains half guard.#SUB2#
Nagashima looking for submissions off his back.
Kaoru Nagashima has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Nagashima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nagashima strikes from the bottom but Shredder passes into mount!
Nagashima is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Shredder wants to stand but Nagashima is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Nagashima can't escape the position.
Nagashima srikes from the bottom but he's lost position and has given up his back.
Nagashima can't escape the position.
Nagashima tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SU#
Shredder is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Slash Shredder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shredder fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Shredder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Shredder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Nagashima tries to counter it with a takedown but Shredder pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shredder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nagashima can do to turn this around?
Shredder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nagashima on the side of the head.
Nagashima tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shredder defends well and Nagashima ends up having to push Shredder into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shredder scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagashima.
Nagashima feints the counter takedown.
Nagashima moves out of range as Shredder strikes.
Nagashima needs to keep his hands up - Shredder had a free shot at his head there.
Nice cross by Shredder.
Nagashima slips under a jab.
A jab from Shredder does it's job there.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagashima.
Nagashima with the counter takedown but Shredder avoids it easily.
A jab from Shredder finds it's way through Nagashima's defenses.
Shredder stuffs the takedown.
Slash Shredder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaoru Nagashima.
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!
Shredder looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagashima is just out of range.#T4#
Shredder throws a body punch but Nagashima moves out of range.
Shredder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nagashima at a distance.
Nagashima fails to land the takedown.
Shredder thuds a left hand into Nagashima's body.
Nagashima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nagashima steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shredder.
Nagashima ducks right into an uppercut from Shredder.
Nagashima will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shredder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagashima.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Nagashima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagashima drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shredder defends it well.
Shredder cracks Nagashima with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nagashima keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shredder.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slash Shredder dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nagashima takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nagashima shoots for a double leg takedown but Shredder sprawls well. He's pushed Nagashima's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nagashima shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shredder pinned against the cage. Shredder gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shredder scores with the left hand. Nagashima knows he should have avoided that one.
Nagashima uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shredder.
Nagashima tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nagashima tries for a takedown but Shredder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Shredder misses the target.
Slash Shredder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaoru Nagashima.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shredder lands a glancing blow to the side of Nagashima's head.
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagashima takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shredder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Nagashima counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nagashima takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nagashima working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Shredder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nagashima throwing strikes from guard but Shredder blocks nicely.
Nagashima throws a big elbow that misses.
Nagashima postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shredder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nagashima throwing strikes from guard but Shredder blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nagashima accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nagashima throws a big right hand that misses.
Shredder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nagashima in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nagashima lands a couple of digs.
Slash Shredder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Nagashima stands up over Shredder, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shredder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nagashima is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nagashima has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nagashima distracts Shredder with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shredder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nagashima won't allow Shredder to get back to his feet.
Nagashima missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nagashima throws a strike but Shredder rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Nagashima is striking from the bottom but Shredder uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Nagashima punching from the bottom.
Nagashima punching from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Nagashima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shredder pulls his head out easily.
Nagashima throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Nagashima throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Nagashima wants to get back to full guard.
Nagashima punching from the bottom.
Nagashima misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nagashima missing with punches from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nagashima looking for submissions off his back.
Nagashima punching from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shredder loads up on a big right hand but Nagashima slips the punch.
Shredder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shredder cracks Nagashima with a good jab.
Shredder misses with a wild body shot.
Nagashima fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice cross by Shredder.
Shredder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shredder.
Jab from Shredder.
Kaoru Nagashima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shredder lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slash Shredder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shredder, 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slash Shredder!

The defeated Kaoru Nagashima had this to say: 'I meditated on the mountain but my understanding was off, Akirono has left me this day, I will return stronger and aligned'.

 

Event: SMASH: Babinski vs Frewin     
Date:   Nov 05, 2022
#R1#
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morrison moves away.
Morrison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shredder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A swing and a miss from Morrison.
Shredder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shredder throws a jab but it's blocked by Morrison.
Shredder misses with a left hand
and Morrison makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Morrison misses with a hook. Shredder ducked under it nicely.
Morrison connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shredder has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shredder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morrison takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shredder jabs Morrison to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shredder cracks a nice hook into Morrison's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrison has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Morrison there as he acknowledges the shot.
Morrison scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shredder misses with a looping left.
Morrison throws a lazy right hand but Shredder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Shredder connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Morrison's hands.
A big left from Shredder misses.
The fighters circling - Shredder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrison was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
A little jabbing left from Morrison on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Morrison drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Morrison will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Morrison takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shredder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shredder misses with a looping right.
Morrison throws out a counter right but Shredder avoids it with no problem.
Shredder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrison was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
Morrison slips under a jab.
Morrison is looking for the big counter here.
Shredder digs a good body shot into Morrison's ribs.
Shredder connects with the punch.
Morrison comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morrison moves away.
Morrison counters with a body kick.#T2#
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
It seemed like Morrison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shredder dodges the punch combination from Morrison.
Nice jab there from Shredder.
Morrison walks into a straight right hand from Shredder.
Shredder connects with a body shot.
Shredder throws a hook but Morrison blocks it.
Shredder misses with a looping right.
Shredder missing with a left hand there. Morrison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shredder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morrison.
Slash Shredder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morrison misses with an uppercut.
Shredder punishes Morrison's body with a nice straight punch.
Shredder misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Morrison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Slash Shredder has been cut.
Morrison misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shredder looks to land a right hand but Morrison moved out of range.#T3#
Shredder scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shredder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morrison.
Morrison takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Morrison gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Morrison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shredder throws out the jab.
Morrison swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Morrison is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shredder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison.
Shredder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shredder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shredder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shredder slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shredder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shredder moves away.
Shredder throws an overhand right that lands on Morrison's shoulder, as Morrison tries to avoid the shot.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses.
Shredder missing with a left hand there. Morrison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Morrison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
A big left from Shredder misses.
Morrison looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Shredder jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shredder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morrison throws a body punch but Shredder moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Shredder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Morrison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shredder throws a hook but Morrison avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Morrison misses.
Morrison slips a jab from Shredder.
Morrison feints a counter leg kick.
Morrison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shredder throws out the jab.
A cross from Shredder lands.
Shredder throws a looping overhand right but Morrison ducks down to avoid it.
Shredder throws out a loose jab but Morrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Morrison.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrison was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
Shredder slips under a jab from Morrison.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slash Shredder dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Slash Shredder's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Shredder misses the shot to the body.
Morrison tries a head kick but it misses.
Morrison misses with a body shot.
Slash Shredder is winning the standup battle so far.
Morrison loads up on a big right hand but Shredder slips the punch.
Morrison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Shredder connects with a crisp jab.
Shredder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morrison can do to turn this around?
Shredder lands a jab to Morrison's midsection.
Morrison walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shredder steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Morrison. That one must have hurt.
Shredder connects with a body shot that sends Morrison's belly button to the back.
Morrison chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shredder walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice defenses there by Morrison.
Morrison looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrison looks to land a right hand but Shredder moved out of range.
Shredder swings for the body but Morrison moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Morrison.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Morrison might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Shredder has got the better of the exchanges.#T1#
Shredder moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Morrison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shredder.
Shredder fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Morrison looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A swing and a miss from Shredder.
Shredder misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from Morrison misses.
A big right from Shredder misses.
Shredder throws a hook but Morrison avoids it easily.
Shredder getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shredder on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shredder looks to throw the jab but Morrison is out of range.
Morrison misses with a low kick.
Shredder is looking to counter punch.
Shredder throws a hook to the side of Morrison's head but Morrison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shredder misses with a wild body shot.
Shredder misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Morrison darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Shredder misses with a hook. Morrison ducked under it nicely.
Shredder checks a low kick from Morrison.
Morrison bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shredder's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shredder takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shredder blocks a head kick by Morrison.
Morrison throws a sloppy head kick and Shredder moves out of range easily.
Morrison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morrison feints a counter leg kick.
Richard Morrison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shredder scores with a hook.
Morrison misses with a body shot.
Shredder connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Morrison looks to land a left hand but Shredder moved out of range nicely.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morrison moves away.
Shredder dodges the punch combination from Morrison.
Shredder scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Jab from Shredder.
Shredder misses with a left hand
and Morrison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morrison takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Morrison moves out of range as Shredder strikes.
Shredder connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Morrison momentarily.
Morrison avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Shredder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morrison.
Morrison avoids the body shot from Shredder.
A jab lands there for Shredder.
Morrison defending well as Shredder loads up on a big left hand.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Shredder looks to land a right hand but Morrison moved out of range.
Morrison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Morrison staying out of range there.
Morrison takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Morrison on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morrison takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shredder looks to score with a jab to the body but Morrison is just out of range.
Morrison misses with a looping right.
Morrison throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shredder.
Shredder was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shredder lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shredder lands with a good body shot.
Shredder digs a good body shot into Morrison's ribs.
Shredder misses the shot to the body.
Morrison throws a fast counter high kick but Shredder manages to duck under it in time.
Shredder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morrison.
Shredder avoids the body shot from Morrison.
Shredder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morrison throws a fast counter high kick but Shredder manages to duck under it in time.
Nice jab there from Shredder.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slash Shredder dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Slash Shredder's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Shredder loads up on a big right hand but Morrison slips the punch.
Shredder defending well as Morrison loads up on a big left hand.
Shredder throws an overhand right that lands on Morrison's shoulder, as Morrison tries to avoid the shot.
Morrison swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shredder connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Morrison momentarily.
Shredder dips to his left and cracks Morrison with an uppercut!
Shredder misses with a looping right.
Morrison ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shredder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morrison.
Shredder swings for the body but Morrison moves out of range.
Morrison takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
Shredder lands a nice shot to the body.
Morrison looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shredder throws a body punch but Morrison moves out of range.
Morrison takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Shredder throws a looping overhand right but Morrison ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Morrison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shredder digs a good hook to Morrison's body.
Morrison misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morrison swings for the body but Shredder moves out of range.
Morrison drops his hands momentarily and Shredder takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body punch from Shredder.
Morrison looks to land a combination but Shredder avoids it well.
Shredder looks to score with a jab to the body but Morrison is just out of range.
Shredder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morrison counters with a three punch combo that has Shredder backing up. Shredder nods at Morrison to acknowledge the strikes.
Shredder lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Morrison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morrison is trying to counter with his kicks.
Shredder connects with a body shot.
Shredder misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Morrison counters with a stiff right hand.
Slash Shredder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Morrison throws an overhand right that lands on Shredder's shoulder, as Shredder tries to avoid the shot.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morrison.
Shredder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A cross from Morrison lands.
Shredder shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Morrison throws a leg kick but Shredder sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shredder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morrison.
Morrison shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shredder misses with a looping right.
Shredder missing with a left hand there. Morrison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morrison manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Morrison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shredder cracks Morrison with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shredder misses with a right hand
and Morrison counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrison. Shredder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrison was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
Morrison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Shredder throws a hook but Morrison avoids it easily.
Shredder throws a shot from downtown. Morrison moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Morrison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morrison appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shredder throws a jab but it's blocked by Morrison.
Morrison tries a quick counter leg kick but Shredder is wise to it.
Morrison lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Morrison has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shredder misses with a looping right.
Shredder staying out of range there.
An inside leg kick lands from Morrison.
Shredder loads up on a big right hand but Morrison slips the punch.
Morrison lands a nice shot that snaps Shredder's head back.
Shredder throws out a loose jab but Morrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shredder moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMorrison.
Shredder connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Shredder.
Morrison steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Morrison misses the shot to the body.
Shredder bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Morrison's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morrison lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shredder throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice shot by Shredder.
Shredder throws a body punch but Morrison moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Shredder.
Morrison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shredder.
Shredder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Morrison counters with a stiff right hand.
Shredder misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Morrison on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Morrison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shredder.
Morrison appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Morrison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morrison.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Slash Shredder.
Well Shredder has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slash Shredder!

 

Event: SMASH: Gunn vs River     
Date:   Oct 16, 2022
#R1#
Bonanza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bonanza just misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonanza moves away.
Bonanza looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Shredder scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A slow jab from Shredder misses its intended target.
Bonanza throws a sloppy head kick and Shredder moves out of range easily.
Bonanza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shredder.
Shredder digs a good hook to Bonanza's body.
Good exchange - Shredder coming out on top.
Slash Shredder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shredder lands a slapping body shot.
A big left from Shredder misses.
Shredder scores with a nice right hand.
Donk. Shredder catches Bonanza right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice sprawl there from Shredder as Bonanza shoots in.
A jab lands there for Shredder.
Bonanza throws a head kick that misses.
Shredder looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonanza is just out of range.#TD#
Bonanza shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bonanza missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Shredder looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bonanza thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shredder keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bonanza lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bonanza thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bonanza lands with a punch from half guard.
Bonanza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bonanza throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Shredder to regain full guard.
Shredder keeping full guard, as Bonanza tries to pass.
Bonanza throwing strikes from guard but Shredder blocks nicely. #T2#
Bonanza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shredder working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bonanza.
Shredder wants to get back to his feet but Bonanza is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonanza throws a big right hand that misses.
Bonanza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bonanza scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bonanza makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shredder has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Deathsquad. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Bonanza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shredder working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bonanza. #T3#
Bonanza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shredder working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bonanza.
Shredder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bonanza throws a strike but Shredder rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Bonanza working for a triangle but Shredder defends it easily. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bonanza is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Bonanza is looking for a triangle but Shredder pushes his legs off easily.
Shredder trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bonanza's guard.#SUB#
Bonanza working for a triangle but Shredder defends it easily. #T4#
Shredder tries to stand but Bonanza is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Bonanza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shredder defends it easily.
Bonanza might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Bonanza working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Shredder has passed into half guard!
Shredder tries to stand and escape but Bonanza is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Slash Shredder will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Shredder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shredder swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bonanza counters with a straight right hand.
Shredder punishes Bonanza's body with a nice straight punch.
Shredder lands a slapping body shot.
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonanza was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
Bonanza walks into a stiff left hand from Shredder.
Bonanza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shredder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bonanza somewhat.
Shredder is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bonanza rather than just go for the knockout.
Bonanza takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shredder throws out a loose jab but Bonanza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonanza slips under a jab from Shredder.
Bonanza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Nice shot lands for Shredder.
Bonanza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Shredder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bonanza on the side of the head.
Shredder connects with a jab.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonanza.
Shredder just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBonanza.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Shredder throws a lazy uppercut
and Bonanza counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Shredder misses with a wild body shot.
Bonanza appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shredder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shredder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shredder digs a good body shot into Bonanza's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonanza. Shredder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shredder lands a nice looking body shot.
Bonanza fails to land the takedown.
It seemed like Shredder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shredder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bonanza moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonanza moves away.
It appears Bonanza was looking to counter with a kick there.
Shredder misses with a hook
and Bonanza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Shredder lands with a hook. Bonanza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shredder with a jab.
Shredder dips to his left and cracks Bonanza with an uppercut!
Bonanza moves away from the strike by Shredder.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bonanza manages to avoid it.
Shredder swings for the body but Bonanza moves out of range.
Shredder is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bonanza lands with a nice body kick.
Shredder swings for the body but Bonanza moves out of range.
Good exchange - Shredder coming out on top.
A left lands for Shredder.
Bonanza throws a head kick but Shredder moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Shredder lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bonanza doesn't seem phased though.
Bonanza slips under a jab.
Bonanza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slash Shredder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shredder misses the shot to the body.
Bonanza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Shredder misses with a straight left.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bonanza.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benson Bonanza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonanza defending well as Shredder loads up on a big left hand.
Shredder lands with a right hand.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bonanza manages to avoid it.
Bonanza lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bonanza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bonanza walks into a jab.
Shredder connects with a crisp jab.
Shredder has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Shredder misses the shot to the body.
Shredder moves out of range of the body kick.
Shredder feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bonanzas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bonanza is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shredder sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shredder thuds a left hand into Bonanza's body.
Bonanza fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Shredder scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Bonanza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shredder throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bonanza on the side of the head.
Shredder bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bonanza's head backwards.
Shredder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonanza.
Shredder lands with an overhand left.
Shredder loads up on a big right hand but Bonanza slips the punch.
Shredder is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bonanza misses with a hook. Shredder ducked under it nicely.
Shredder throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Shredder misses the target.
Shredder cracks a nice hook into Bonanza's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slash Shredder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bonanza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Bonanza doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bonanza misses with a body kick.
Bonanza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shredder uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bonanza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Shredder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bonanza just misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder connects with a nice looking jab.
Shredder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shredder lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shredder loads up on a big right hand but Bonanza slips the punch.
Bonanza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bonanza misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonanza shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shredder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bonanza on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shredder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bonanza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shredder misses with a straight left.
Bonanza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonanza moves away.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Shredder lands with a hook. Bonanza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bonanza lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shredder has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shredder and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shredder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonanza.
Shredder missing with a left hand there. Bonanza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bonanza throws a counter high kick but Shredder was just alert enough to avoid it.
A left lands for Shredder.
A jab from Shredder does it's job there.
A big left from Shredder misses.
Shredder lands with a nice body punch.
Bonanza looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shredder listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shredder digs a good hook to Bonanza's body.
Bonanza walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Shredder.
Bonanza throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Bonanza avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Benson Bonanza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slash Shredder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Bonanza slips a jab from Shredder.
It looked like Bonanza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bonanza lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shredder clobbers Bonanza with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Slash Shredder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bonanza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonanza.
Bonanza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bonanza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shredder is fending him off so far but Bonanza persists. Nope, Shredder circles away and we're back to standing.
Bonanza has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bonanza there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shredder clobbers Bonanza with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bonanza just misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bonanza throws a lazy right hand but Shredder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shredder lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shredder tests Bonanza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bonanza throws the left hand but Shredder avoids the punch easily.
Bonanza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shredder finds it's way round the side to connect with Bonanza's head.
Shredder throws a body punch but Bonanza moves out of range. #T3#
A jab from Shredder does it's job there.
Shredder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bonanza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Decent striking displayed by Shredder there.
Shredder scores with a hook.
Bonanza gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shredder.
Shredder cracks a nice hook into Bonanza's ribs.
Shredder connects with a body shot that sends Bonanza's belly button to the back.
Bonanza throws a head kick but Shredder moves out of range.
Good shot there by Shredder.
Bonanza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheers as Shredder lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bonanza doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonanza gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shredder scores with a shot to the body.
Bonanza takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shredder moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Shredder takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shredder connects with a nice looking jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shredder, as that shot connected.
Shredder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Bonanza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shredder 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.
Bonanza takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shredder thuds a left hand into Bonanza's body.
Shredder avoids a kick to the body.
Shredder connects with a right hand. Bonanza shakes it off.
Shredder connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shredder scores with a hook.
Shredder stuns Bonanza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bonanza closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shredder circles away.
Shredder with a nice cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slash Shredder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shredder winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slash Shredder!

 

Event: SMASH: Cuntmara vs River 2     
Date:   Sep 25, 2022
#R1#
Shredder takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tosen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hammer House of Horror in the buildup to the fight.
Tosen moves away from the strike by Shredder.
Shredder moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tosen.
Shredder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shredder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shredder lands a nice looking body shot.
Tosen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shredder.
Tosen misses the jab.
Tosen missing with a left hand there. Shredder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shredder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shredder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tosen.
Shredder checks a leg kick nicely.
Shredder missing with a left hand there. Tosen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tosen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tosen. #CUT#It looks like Slash Shredder has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shredder throws an overhand right that lands on Tosen's shoulder, as Tosen tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Tosen.
Tosen looks to land a left hand but Shredder moved out of range nicely.
Shredder misses with a looping right.
Tosen defending well as Shredder loads up on a big left hand.
Tosen feints and then cracks Shredder's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shredder down.
Tosen moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T1#
Tosen walks into a left hand.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tosen manages to avoid it.
Shredder throws a lazy right hand but Tosen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shredder chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tosen can pounce on him.
Tosen is looking to land body kicks.
Shredder throws a lazy uppercut
and Tosen counters with a nice body kick.
Shredder throws a poor cross that misses
and Tosen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slash Shredder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shredder scores with a nice right hand.
Tosen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shredder staying out of range there.
Tosen throws a head kick that misses.
Shredder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tosen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shredder moves out of range of the strikes.
Shredder throws a lazy uppercut
and Tosen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shredder loads up on a big right hand but Tosen slips the punch.
Tosen throws a lazy right hand but Shredder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shredder cracks Tosen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shredder has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Good work by Shredder as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
Tosen scoring well with a low kick there.
A lazy left from Shredder finds it's target.
Tosen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shredder misses with a wild body shot.
Tosen moves forwards but Shredder connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shredder takes a swing at Tosen's ribcage but misses.
Shredder throws a jab when Tosen was well out of range.
Tosen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tosen with a nice calf kick.
Tosen feints and then cracks Shredder's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shredder down.
Shredder connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shredder misses with a lunging right hand
and Tosen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shredder's knee momentarily.
Tosen throws an overhand right that lands on Shredder's shoulder, as Shredder tries to avoid the shot.
Tosen swings for the body but Shredder moves out of range.
Tosen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shredder is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tosen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Tosen works Shredder's body with a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Tosen.
Tosen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shredder.#T3#
Tosen scores with a nice strike.
Shredder throws a body punch but Tosen moves out of range.
Tosen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shredder.
Shredder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tosen.
A shot to the liver by Shredder. Beautiful body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Tosen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tosen.
Shredder takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tosen motions for Shredder to come forward. Tosen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shredder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shredder scores with a nice right hand.
Shredder lands a jab to the nose.
Tosen takes one to the side of the head.
Shredder cracks Tosen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Shredder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shredder takes a swing at Tosen's ribcage but misses.
Shredder swings for the body but Tosen moves out of range.
Shredder looks to score with a jab to the body but Tosen is just out of range.
Tosen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Tosen lands a slapping body shot.
Tosen throws out a loose jab but Shredder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shredder doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shredder scores with a jab to the head.
Tosen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tosen throws a series of punches but Shredder moves out of range.
Shredder cracks Tosen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shredder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tosen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shredder has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shredder swings for the body but Tosen moves out of range.
Shredder blocks a low kick nicely.
Shredder is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tosen with a body shot.
Tosen staying out of range there.
Shredder's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tosen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shredder.
Shredder lands a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shredder throws a looping overhand right but Tosen ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tosen. Shredder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tosen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shredder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tosen.
Shredder connects with a right hand. Tosen shakes it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mama Tosen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Slash Shredder's cut.
That's time! Tosen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tosen lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circling - Tosen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Tosen.
Tosen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tosen was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
Shredder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tosen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shredder works Tosen's body with a nice hook.
Shredder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tosen throws a good cross that connects.
A clash of legs there as Shredder blocks the low kick.
Tosen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shredder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shredder misses with a body punch
and Tosen counters with a nice uppercut. #KD#
Tosen moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Shredder goes down! Can Tosen finish him!?#ROC#Shredder is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tosen trying to control the position from guard on top but Shredder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shredder is still in real trouble! Can Tosen finish him?
Tosen pushing down on Shredder's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shredder seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Tosen is trying to control the action in half guard but Shredder is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Tosen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Shredder is defending against the submission attempts here by Tosen.
Tosen trying to control from half guard but Shredder is working away. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tosen stalling.
Tosen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shredder can do to turn this around?
Tosen trying to control from half guard but Shredder is working away. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Tosen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shredder.
Tosen misses with a hook.
Tosen looks to throw the jab but Shredder is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Tosen.
Shredder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shredder connects with a nice looking jab.
Shredder takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT#That has opened up Slash Shredder's cut even more.
Shredder uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tosen drops his hands momentarily and Shredder takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tosen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shredder cracks Tosen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shredder swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tosen.
The fighters circling - Shredder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shredder throws a hook but Tosen blocks it.
Tosen tries to work over Shredder's front leg with a kick but Shredder checks it.
Shredder misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shredder misses with an uppercut.
As Shredder backs away, Tosen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shredder.
Tosen misses with an uppercut. Shredder saw that one coming.
It seemed like Shredder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Tosen misses the target.
Tosen wants to slow Shredder down by chopping away at his legs.
A little jabbing left from Shredder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good leg kick by Tosen.
Shredder lands a nice shot that snaps Tosen's head back.
Jab, jab by Tosen - just one landing.
Tosen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Tosen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shredder misses with an uppercut. Tosen saw that one coming.
Shredder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tosen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Shredder is breathing heavily.
A jab lands there for Tosen.#KD#
Tosen bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Shredder! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #CUT#The cut above Slash Shredder's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Shredder keeping moving, preventing Tosen from controlling successfully.
Tosen advances position into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mama Tosen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Slash Shredder's cut.
That's time! Tosen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Shredder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shredder throws a jab but it's blocked by Tosen.
Shredder looks to land a right hand but Tosen moved out of range.
Mama Tosen is winning the standup battle so far.
Shredder takes a swing at Tosen's ribcage but misses.
Tosen throwing a counter right hand but Shredder manages to avoid it.
Shredder connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tosen thuds his right hand into Shredder's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tosen throws a looping overhand right but Shredder ducks down to avoid it.
Tosen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tosen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shredder moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tosen.
Nice body punch from Shredder.
Good work by Shredder as he checks the leg kick.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Shredder as he connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Shredder misses its intended target.
Shredder checks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shredder misses with a wild body shot.
Tosen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Tosen slips a jab from Shredder.
Tosen looks to land a combination but Shredder avoids it well.
Shredder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tosen lands a nice looking body shot.
Tosen misses with the combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tosen.
Shredder throws a hook but Tosen blocks it.
Shredder connects with a nice looking jab.
Shredder throws an overhand right that lands on Tosen's shoulder, as Tosen tries to avoid the shot.
Tosen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shredder throws a jab when Tosen was well out of range.
Tosen looks to throw the jab but Shredder is out of range.
Shredder jabs at Tosen's body.
Tosen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tosen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shredder checks it well.
The fighters circling - Tosen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tosen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shredder throws a body punch but Tosen moves out of range.
Slash Shredder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Shredder on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shredder misses the shot to the body.
Tosen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shredder is out of range and Tosen settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Shredder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shredder bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tosen's head backwards.
Tosen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tosen manages to avoid it.
Shredder missing with a left hand there. Tosen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shredder.
Jab by Shredder.
Shredder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tosen throws a lazy right hand but Shredder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Tosen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tosen manages to avoid it.
Shredder slips a straight right by Tosen.
Shredder scores with a nice strike.
Shredder misses with a hook. Tosen ducked under it nicely.
Shredder walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Tosen scores with a nice body kick.
Shredder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tosen throws out a powerful jab.
Tosen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tosen was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
Tosen throws a leg kick which misses Shredder's front leg but catches the back leg as Shredder tries to avoid it.
Shredder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shredder throws a right hand that misses
and Tosen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shredder gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tosen.
Tosen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shredder lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Tosen lands a big shot that drops Shredder! Can he finish him? #CUT#Slash Shredder's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#SUB#
Tosen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tosen looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Tosen wants to control from the top but Shredder keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mama Tosen.
Well Tosen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mama Tosen!

A victorious Mama Tosen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SMASH: Dankovic vs Sasaki     
Date:   Sep 10, 2022
#R1#
Shredder throws a jab when Vasquez was well out of range.
Shredder checks a leg kick.
Shredder has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A big right from Vasquez misses. #CL#
Vasquez drives through and clinches with Shredder against the cage.
Shredder misses with a punch on the inside.
Shredder lands a hook that snaps the head of Vasquez backwards.
Vasquez misses with some punches.
Shredder misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shredder pushes Vasquez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shredder misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shredder.
Vasquez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shredder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Vasquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vasquez tries to work over Shredder's front leg with a kick but Shredder checks it.
Shredder scores with a punch to the head.
Shredder defending well as Vasquez loads up on a big left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasquez digs a good body shot into Shredder's ribs.
Vasquez tries a head kick but it misses.
Shredder throws out a counter right but Vasquez avoids it with no problem.
Shredder's corner calls for a 1-2. Shredder obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Shredder lands with a shot to the body.
Vasquez misses with a low kick.
Shredder throws a hook but Vasquez avoids it easily.
Vasquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shredder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vasquez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Vasquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vasquez lands with a hook. Shredder tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shredder slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vasquez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vasquez cracks Shredder with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vasquez misses with an uppercut. Shredder saw that one coming.
Vasquez lands a nice shot that snaps Shredder's head back.
Nice defenses there by Vasquez.
It appears Vasquez was looking to counter with a kick there.
Vasquez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shredder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Vasquez slips under a jab from Shredder.
It looked like Vasquez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vasquez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shredder lands a right hook to the body.
Vasquez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vasquez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shredder.
Vasquez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
A solid body kick from Vasquez.
Shredder misses with a body punch
and Vasquez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shredder ducks under a wild hook from Vasquez.
Vasquez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shredder takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shredder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vasquez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shredder missing with a left hand there. Vasquez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shredder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vasquez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#It looks like Slash Shredder has been cut.
Shredder fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vasquez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vasquez misses the shot to the body.
Shredder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shredder thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice combination there by Vasquez.
Vasquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shredder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vasquez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shredder digs a good hook to Vasquez's body.
Shredder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Vasquez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shredder darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shredder connects with the punch.
Vasquez defending well as Shredder loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Shredder misses the target.
Vasquez is looking to slow Shredder down with leg kicks.
Nice shot lands for Vasquez.
An inside leg kick from Vasquez misses.
Vasquez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slash Shredder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Shredder.
Shredder is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vasquez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Shredder lands a jab.
Vasquez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shredder finds it's way round the side to connect with Vasquez's head.
Vasquez scores with the left hand. Shredder knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shredder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vasquez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shredder finds it's way round the side to connect with Vasquez's head.
Shredder punishes Vasquez's body with a nice straight punch.
Vasquez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shredder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vasquez.
Vasquez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Shredder misses with a hook. Vasquez ducked under it nicely.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Shredder connects with a jab.
Vasquez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shredder swats away the attempt to clinch by Vasquez.
Vasquez dips to his left and cracks Shredder with an uppercut!
Vasquez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vasquez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shredder finds it's way round the side to connect with Vasquez's head.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vasquez moves away.
Shredder stuns Vasquez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vasquez defending well as Shredder loads up on a big left hand.
Shredder catches Vasquez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big left from Shredder misses.
Vasquez throws a wild body kick that Shredder sees coming a mile off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slash Shredder dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Slash Shredder's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Shredder misses with a straight left.
Vasquez lands a front kick.
Shredder ducks under a wild hook from Vasquez.
Shredder scores with a decent looking hook.
Vasquez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shredder.
Shredder scores with a nice head shot.
Vasquez ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Shredder scores with a jab.
Vasquez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shredder checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shredder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vasquez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shredder.
Good shot there by Vasquez.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Vasquez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice shot by Shredder.
Nice defenses there by Vasquez.
A jab from Shredder misses.
Shredder misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasquez misses with a hook.
Vasquez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shredder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shredder looks to land a right hand but Vasquez moved out of range.#T1#
Vasquez slips a jab from Shredder.
Vasquez half committed to a counter leg kick.
Shredder fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shredder takes a swing at Vasquez's ribcage but misses.
Vasquez throws out a leg kick but Shredder moves out of range and Vasquez only half commits.
Vasquez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shredder swings for the body but Vasquez moves out of range.
Vasquez tries to counter by clinching up but Shredder breaks away and moves out of range.
Vasquez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vasquez throws a body shot but no joy.
Vasquez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shredder.
Vasquez moves away from the strike by Shredder.
Shredder misses with a wild body shot.
Vasquez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An inside leg kick lands from Vasquez.
Vasquez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shredder is able to avoid easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Shredder misses the target.
Shredder throws a hook but Vasquez avoids it easily.
Vasquez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shredder throws the left hand but Vasquez avoids the punch easily.
Shredder moves out of range of the body kick from Vasquez.
Shredder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Vasquez throws a leg kick but Shredder sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A jab from Shredder finds it's way through Vasquez's defenses.
Vasquez ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.#CL#
Vasquez closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasquez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shredder tries to throw a body punch but Vasquez avoids it by throwing Shredder back against the cage.
Shredder swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasquez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vasquez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shredder backwards.
Shredder tries to work over Vasquez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Vasquez manages to break the clinch.
Vasquez lands with a thumping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Vasquez.
Nice shot by Shredder.
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vasquez was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
Slash Shredder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot lands for Vasquez.
Shredder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vasquez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shredder throws a hook to the side of Vasquez's head but Vasquez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Shredder.
Vasquez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vasquez blocks a jab.
Shredder jabs at Vasquez's body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vasquez.
Shredder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vasquez counters with a good low kick that Shredder was not able to check.
Vasquez tries to score with a low kick but Shredder moves his leg out of the way.
Shredder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vasquez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shredder lands a nice hook to Vasquez's body. Vasquez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vasquez throws a head kick but Shredder moves out of range.
Vasquez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shredder.
Shredder keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circling - Shredder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vasquez tries a low kick but Shredder avoids it.
Vasquez scores with a nice body kick.
Shredder misses with an uppercut.
Shredder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vasquez dips to his left and cracks Shredder with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shredder on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Vasquez ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
A jab from Shredder misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shredder.
Shredder looks to land a right hand but Vasquez moved out of range.#CL#
Vasquez moves into the clinch.
A short right from Vasquez on the inside.
Vasquez misses with a body punch.
Shredder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Vasquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shredder darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shredder throws a lazy right hand but Vasquez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vasquez wants to land a leg kick but Shredder is out of range.
Shredder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shredder takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shredder lands with a good body shot.
Vasquez swinging wildly here.
Vasquez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shredder doesn't seem bothered though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Slash Shredder will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Slash Shredder's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Shredder jabs Vasquez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shredder misses the body punch
and Vasquez counters with an outside leg kick.
Vasquez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shredder lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vasquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shredder getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vasquez manages to avoid it.
Shredder misses with a shot to the body
and Vasquez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shredder feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vasquezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shredder misses the jab.
Vasquez misses the jab.
Shredder cracks a nice hook into Vasquez's ribs.
Vasquez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters circling - Shredder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shredder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shredder throws a big shot that misses.
Vasquez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vasquez throws a body kick that misses.
Shredder lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
Shredder moves forwards but Vasquez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A cross from Vasquez lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vasquez.
Vasquez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big right from Shredder misses.
Vasquez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shredder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vasquez lands with a hook. Shredder tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Vasquez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shredder digs a good hook to Vasquez's body.
Shredder scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shredder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vasquez.
Vasquez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shredder checks it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Shredder misses.
A shot to the liver by Shredder. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shredder lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
Vasquez moves into range and clinches up with Shredder.
Shredder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vasquez backwards.
Vasquez lands with a left to the head.
Nando Vasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slash Shredder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shredder.
Vasquez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vasquez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vasquez tries to break free but Shredder pushes him back against the cage.
Vasquez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shredder blocks an uppercut.
Vasquez misses with a punch on the inside.
Vasquez tries to work over Shredder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vasquez throws a punch but it's blocked by Shredder.
Vasquez doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Vasquez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vasquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shredder's elbow.
Vasquez misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Shredder.
Shredder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vasquez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Vasquez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vasquez lands a left hand.
Vasquez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shredder blocking some punches.
Vasquez misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vasquez.
Vasquez tries to throw a body punch but Shredder avoids it by throwing Vasquez back against the cage.
Vasquez has a couple of punches blocked by Shredder.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vasquez.
Vasquez tries to work over Shredder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Vasquez.
A head punch on the inside from Vasquez fails to land.
Vasquez is trying to break free.
Vasquez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shredder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Shredder fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vasquez.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nando Vasquez.
I think Shredder has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Slash Shredder!

 

Event: SMASH: Dankovic vs Kohler     
Date:   Aug 19, 2022
#R1#
Irwin swings for the body but Shredder moves out of range.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Irwin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Irwin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Irwin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shredder connects with a single shot there.
Shredder lands the left hand.
Irwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder scores with a jab.
Irwin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Irwin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Nice shot lands for Shredder.
Shredder lands with an uppercut that bounces Irwin off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shredder misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Irwin takes the fight into the clinch.
Shredder prevents the takedown attempt.
Irwin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shredder fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Irwin looks to score with a jab to the body but Shredder is just out of range.
Shredder swings for the body but Irwin moves out of range.
Irwin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shredder was well out of range. Poor timing from Irwin.
Shredder digs a good body shot into Irwin's ribs.
No joy there for Irwin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shredder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Irwin moves in looking to clinch but Shredder pushes him off.#T1#
Shredder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irwin.
A little jabbing left from Shredder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Slash Shredder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shredder connects with a crisp jab.
Irwin is looking to wear down Shredder with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shredder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shredder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shredder listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shredder has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
Irwin closes the distance and clinches.
Irwin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shredder prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Irwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shredder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Irwin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shredder fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shredder throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shredder scores with a crisp jab that stopped Irwin in his tracks.
Irwin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shredder sprawls well. Shredder wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Irwin gets slowly back to his feet.
Shredder connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shredder lands a body shot.
Shredder swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Irwin.
Shredder cracks Irwin with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Irwin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shredder to score with a decent uppercut.
Irwin swings for the body but Shredder moves out of range.
Irwin walks into a left hand.
Irwin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Irwin takes one on the button.
Irwin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shredder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shredder has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Irwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder digs a good hook to Irwin's body.
Shredder scores with a jab.
Irwin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Irwin darts in and clinches Shredder up against the cage.
Shredder lands a left hand.
Irwin wants a takedown.
Irwin wants a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shredder. #TD#
Irwin gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Irwin is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Irwin is trying to work for a kimura but Shredder is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Irwin is working for a kimura but Shredder is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Irwin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shredder doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Irwin.
Shredder is trying to stand. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Irwin trying to control the action but Shredder is working from the bottom.
Irwin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Irwin is working for a kimura but Shredder is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irwin stops Shredder from getting back to his feet.
Irwin wants to free his trapped foot but Shredder is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Irwin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shredder keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shredder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slash Shredder dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Irwin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Irwin swings for the body but Shredder moves out of range.
Irwin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shredder is fending him off so far but Irwin persists. Nope, Shredder circles away and we're back to standing.
Shredder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shredder lands a slapping body shot.
Shredder scores with a punch to the head.
Shredder is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Shredder throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shredder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shredder lunges at Irwin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Irwin's hand.
Shredder lands a jab to Irwin's midsection.
Irwin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Irwin misses with a hook.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
Shredder connects with a good right hand that stumbles Irwin. Irwin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Slash Shredder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Irwin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shredder swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Irwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Shredder lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Irwin shoots in but Shredder avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shredder connects with a crisp jab.
Shredder digs a good hook to Irwin's body. #CL#
Irwin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Shredder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Irwin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shredder avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Irwin can't get the takedown.
Shredder works on Irwin's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Irwin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shredder prevents it.
A right hand to the body from Shredder.
Shredder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shredder tries to throw a body punch but Irwin avoids it by throwing Shredder back against the cage.
Shredder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Irwin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Shredder.
A right hook to the body lands for Shredder.
Shredder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Irwins head.
Shredder scores with a hook to the body.
Irwin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shredder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Irwin backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irwin takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Shredder.
Shredder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shredder lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shredder presses Irwin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Shredder.
Shredder lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Shredder lands a hook that snaps the head of Irwin backwards.
A short left from Shredder.
Shredder gets through Irwin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shredder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shredder prevents the takedown attempt.
Shredder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Shredder.
A short right from Shredder.
A hook to the body from Shredder.
Shredder stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shredder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shredder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shredder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Irwin tries to score a body lock takedown but Shredder shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shredder lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Shredder on the inside. #ROC2#Irwin is rocked!
Shredder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Irwin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shredder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shredder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shredder gets through Irwin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Irwin takes a shot to the head.
Shredder lands a body punch. #T3#
Shredder lands with a light punch inside.
Slash Shredder seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shredder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Shredder.
Shredder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shredder scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Shredder.
Still in the clinch, Shredder scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shredder creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Irwin with a big uppercut! Irwin tries to clinch up but Shredder pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Irwin to the mat! Irwin covers up and Shredder unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Slash Shredder!

 

Event: ENIGMA 116     
Date:   Jul 17, 2022
#R1#
Shredder misses with a body shot.
Santos throws a counter combo.
Santos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
It seemed like Santos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shredder throws an overhand right that lands on Santos's shoulder, as Santos tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Santos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shredder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santos.
Shredder is looking to counter punch.
Santos walks into a straight right hand from Shredder.
Santos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shredder stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Shredder does it's job there.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shredder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santos.
Shredder 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.
Santos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Santos throws an overhand right that lands on Shredder's shoulder, as Shredder tries to avoid the shot.
Santos throws a jab but it's blocked by Shredder.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Shredder circles away.
Santos swinging wildly here.
Shredder misses with a shot to the body
and Santos counters with a nice uppercut.
Shredder misses with a shot to the body
and Santos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shredder looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.#T1#
Shredder takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shredder cracks Santos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Santos darts in and clinches Shredder up against the cage.
Shredder struggles to land a body shot inside as Santos controls his hands.
Santos trying to stall but Shredder improves his position.
Santos lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Shredder fails to land.
Santos lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shredder lands a jab to the nose.
Slash Shredder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shredder misses the shot to the body.
Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shredder takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses.
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been informed that Santos 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.
Santos tries to bum rush Shredder with a series of wild strikes but Shredder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shredder has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Santos looks to score with a jab to the body but Shredder is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shredder misses with a body shot.
Santos slips a jab from Shredder.
Shredder throws a looping overhand right but Santos ducks down to avoid it.
Santos cracks Shredder with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Shredder throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Santos to counter with a crisp jab.
Shredder swings for the body but Santos moves out of range.
Santos throws a body shot but no joy.
Shredder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santos.
Shredder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Shredder circles away.
Santos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shredder stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shredder cracks Santos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shredder misses with a right hand
and Shredder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Santos moves out of range as Shredder strikes.
Shredder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santos.
Santos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shredder finds it's way round the side to connect with Santos's head.
Santos swings for the body but Shredder moves out of range.
Shredder misses with a hook. Santos ducked under it nicely.
Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Santos takes one to the chin there.
Shredder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shredder takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Shredder throws a big shot that misses.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Santos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shredder misses with a left hand
and Santos counters with a left to the body.
Shredder digs a good hook to Santos's body.
Shredder takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shredder throws a shot from downtown. Santos moves away and avoids it.
Shredder punishes Santos's body with a nice straight punch.
Santos drops his hands momentarily and Shredder takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Santos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shredder.
A jab from Shredder misses.
Shredder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shredder walks into a left hand.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santos misses with a body shot.
Shredder misses with an uppercut. Santos saw that one coming.
Shredder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shredder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shredder cracks Santos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Shredder staying out of range there.
Shredder misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shredder swings away with a body shot that misses
and Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shredder throws a hook but Santos avoids it easily.
Shredder scores with a body shot.
Santos throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Santos gets a clinch.
Santos stalling in the clinch.
Santos working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Santos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Santos takes a swing at Shredder's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Shredder misses.
A big left from Shredder misses.
Shredder blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santos throws out a loose jab but Shredder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shredder swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shredder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
Santos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shredder loads up on a big right hand but Santos slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mario Santos will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Santos stuns Shredder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shredder 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.
Shredder throws a body punch but Santos moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shredder avoids the body shot from Santos.
Shredder lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Santos moves out of range of the strikes.
Shredder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Santos throws a nice looking combination but Shredder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Santos scores with a shot to the body.
Santos tries to clinch up.
It looked like Shredder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Santos misses.
Shredder looks to throw the jab but Santos is out of range.
Shredder works the jab nicely.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Shredder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Santos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Santos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1##BC2#
Santos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Santos lands a jab to the nose.
Shredder on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Santos defending well as Shredder loads up on a big left hand.
Santos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shredder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Santos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shredder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shredder takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Santos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shredder looks to land a left hand but Santos moved out of range nicely.
Santos unleashes a big counter combination but Shredder bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Shredder throws a looping overhand right but Santos ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Santos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shredder tries a body shot but Santos blocks it.
Shredder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shredder throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Santos holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Shredder takes a shot to the head.
Shredder misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santos.
Santos wants to stall.
Santos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shredder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shredder tries to work over Santos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shredder lands a body shot in the clinch.
Santos blocks a body shot from Shredder.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Santos.
Santos looking to slow down the pace here.
Shredder lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shredder.
Shredder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santos blocks a body shot from Shredder.
Shredder misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Shredder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Santos slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch on the inside from Shredder fails to land.
Shredder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santos swings wildly with an uppercut but Shredder uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Santos scores with a shot to the body.
Shredder looks to throw the jab but Santos is out of range.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Santos swinging wildly here.
Santos throws a right and a left that Shredder avoids nicely.
Santos tries to clinch up.
Shredder throws a hook to the side of Santos's head but Santos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shredder slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big right from Santos misses.
Shredder misses with a wild body shot.
Santos throws a counter combo.#T4#
Shredder throws a lazy right hand but Santos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Santos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Santos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santos moves away.
Shredder swings away with a body shot that misses
and Santos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santos moves away.
Shredder misses with a looping right.
Shredder tests Santos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shredder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Santos at a distance.
A combination from Santos does no damage.
Shredder throws an off balance right hand
and Santos counters with a straight right hand.
Santos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santos misses with a series of wild punches.
Santos cracks Shredder with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santos moves away.
Shredder looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mario Santos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Shredder avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Santos is trying to maintain a safe position but Shredder gets an underhook and turns Santos into the cage.
Santos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Santos tries to circle away but Shredder has him pinned against the cage.
Santos is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Santos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shredder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Santos.
Santos lands a hook that snaps the head of Shredder backwards.
Santos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos prevents a body shot from Shredder.
Santos lands with a left to the head.
Santos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Santos takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Santos.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Santos is trying to maintain a safe position but Shredder gets an underhook and turns Santos into the cage.#T1#
Shredder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shredder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santos lands with a short shot to the head.
Shredder can't find room to land a body shot as Santos controls the action.
Santos prevents a body shot from Shredder.
Shredder throws a head punch that misses.
Santos digs a right hand into Shredder's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shredder's gas tank.
Shredder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Santos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shredder backwards.
Santos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mario Santos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shredder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Santos avoiding damage.
Shredder tries a body shot but Santos blocks it.
Shredder tries a body shot but Santos blocks it.
Shredder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shredder swings wildly with an uppercut but Santos uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Santos breaks the clinch. #T2#
Shredder misses with a wild body shot.
Shredder misses with a left hand
and Santos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Santos throws a series of punches but Shredder moves out of range.
Santos slips under a jab.
Santos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shredder's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santos throws a hook to the side of Shredder's head but Shredder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shredder misses with a right hand
and Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shredder looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Santos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Santos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Santos there as he acknowledges the shot.
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shredder appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shredder lands the left hand.
Shredder swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Santos.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shredder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Santos's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shredder misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Shredder misses the target.
Mario Santos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Shredder.
Shredder scores with a shot to the body.
Santos throws a right hand that Shredder ducks under and follows up with a left that Shredder also avoids with ease.
Shredder misses the body punch
and Santos counters with a straight right hand.
Shredder misses with a straight left.
Shredder thuds his right hand into Santos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shredder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santos.
A little jabbing left from Santos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Santos moves away from the strike by Shredder.
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
Shredder takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shredder stuns Santos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Santos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shredder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Santos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santos throws a right and a left that Shredder avoids nicely. #T4#
Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shredder circles away quickly and effectively.
Santos throws a looping overhand right but Shredder ducks down to avoid it.
Shredder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Santos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shredder takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Shredder.
Santos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shredder.
Santos is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shredder with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Santos.
Shredder misses the jab.
Santos misses the shot to the body.
Shredder is looking to counter punch.
Santos misses with a series of wild punches.
Santos lands a body shot.
Shredder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Santos! But no joy.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santos moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Mario Santos just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Shredder lands a lovely overhand right.
Shredder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shredder misses with a left hand
and Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shredder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santos.
Shredder lands a jab to Santos's midsection.
Shredder with a hook.
A punch combination from Santos misses.
Shredder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shredder scores with a jab to the head.
Shredder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santos.
A counter left hand to the body from Shredder misses its target.
Nice defenses there by Santos.
Santos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shredder momentarily.
A left lands for Shredder.
Santos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Santos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Santos is looking to clinch but Shredder is avoiding it.
Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shredder was well out of range. Poor timing from Santos.
Shredder moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shredder tests Santos's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Shredder looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
A shot to the body from Shredder misses
and Santos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it.
Santos throws a hook to the side of Shredder's head but Shredder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Santos lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Santos.
Santos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shredder in his tracks. #CL2#
Santos pushes Shredder up against the cage in a clinch.
Shredder misses with the head strike.
Shredder struggles to land a body shot inside as Santos controls his hands.
Shredder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shredder misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Santos breaks the clinch.
Shredder misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Santos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shredder misses with a lunging right hand
and Santos counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shredder throws a hook but Santos avoids it easily.
Shredder misses with a hook to the body
and Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Santos does no damage.
Shredder takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Shredder getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Santos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shredder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Santos has managed to clinch.
Santos controlling the action here for a moment.
Santos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Santos blocks an uppercut.
Shredder has a couple of punches blocked by Santos.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Santos.
A nice left hand lands by Santos.
Santos misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shredder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shredder lands with a short shot to the head.
Shredder lands a body punch.
Shredder scores with a shot to the side of Santos's head.
A hook to the body from Shredder.
Santos is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T3#
Santos swings wildly with an uppercut but Shredder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santos blocks a body shot from Shredder.
Good body shot from Shredder.
Santos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Santos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shredder misses with a body punch.
Shredder tries to work over Santos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shredder misses with a body punch.
Santos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shredder lands an uppercut.
Shredder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Santos gets through Shredder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shredder lands a body shot.
Shredder misses with a body punch.
Shredder blocks an uppercut.
Shredder lands a right hand that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Santos has a couple of punches blocked by Shredder. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Santos fails to land.
Shredder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santos's elbow.
Shredder tries a body shot but Santos blocks it. #BC2#
Santos breaks the clinch.
Santos connects with a body shot that sends Shredder's belly button to the back.
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!
Santos avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Santos tries to clinch up.
Shredder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Santos throws a body shot but no joy.
Shredder is looking to counter punch.
Santos jabs at Shredder's body.
Shredder connects with a right hand. Santos shakes it off.
Shredder scores with a shot to the body.
Shredder lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shredder connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Santos's hands.
Santos takes one on the button.
Santos throws a hook to the side of Shredder's head but Shredder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shredder stuns Santos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Slash Shredder will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Santos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shredder throws a jab but it's blocked by Santos.
Santos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Shredder.
Shredder looks to land a left hand but Santos moved out of range nicely.
Santos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Santos slips a straight right by Shredder.
Shredder scores with a jab. Santos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Santos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Santos drives through and clinches with Shredder against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Santos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shredder is leaning against Santos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shredders head.
Shredder working aggressively here.
Santos misses with the head strike.
Santos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shredder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Santos pushes Shredder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Shredder tries a body shot but Santos blocks it.
Santos leaning against his opponent.
Shredder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santos taking a breather.
Santos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shredder lands with a right to the head.
Shredder struggles to land a body shot inside as Santos controls his hands.
Santos throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santos misses with a hook. Shredder ducked under it nicely.
Shredder digs a good hook to Santos's body.
Shredder lands with an uppercut that bounces Santos off the cage and back into range.
Santos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santos.
Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Santos lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Slash Shredder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shredder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Santos on the side of the head.
Shredder lands a slapping body shot.
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
Santos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shredder stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santos.
Shredder has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the body from Shredder misses
and Santos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Santos lands a nice hook to Shredder's body. Shredder takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shredder throws a sloppy body shot
and Santos counters with a straight right hand.
Santos looks to throw the jab but Shredder is out of range.
Shredder misses with a hook. Santos ducked under it nicely.
Shredder swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Santos to counter with a crisp jab.
Shredder staying out of range there.
It looked like Shredder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Santos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Shredder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Santos lands with an overhand left.
Shredder misses with an uppercut
and Santos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shredder swings for the body but Santos moves out of range.
Shredder misses with a straight left.
Shredder swings for the body but Santos moves out of range.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Shredder lands a body shot.
Santos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Shredder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Santos takes the fight into the clinch.
Santos slows down the pace here.
Shredder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santos's elbow.
Santos scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Santos lands a body punch.
Santos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shredder backwards.
Santos lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos blocks a body shot from Shredder.
Shredder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Santoss head.
Santos pushes Shredder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Shredder.
Santos prevents a body shot from Shredder.
Santos is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right hand to the body from Shredder.
Santos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shredder struggles to land a body shot inside as Santos controls his hands.
Santos blocks a body shot from Shredder.
A shot in the inside from Santos.
Shredder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Santos has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 46:49
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 46:49
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Santos!

 

Event: ENIGMA 113     
Date:   Jul 03, 2022
#R1#
Shredder on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shredder looks to throw the jab but Santos is out of range.
Shredder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Santos forces Shredder back against the cage and clinches.
Shredder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shredder has a couple of punches blocked by Santos.
Shredder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shredder has him pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Santos to work.
Santos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shredder up against the cage.
Santos tries to throw a body punch but Shredder avoids it by throwing Santos back against the cage.
Shredder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shredder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Our sources have told us that Santos has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shredder can't find room to land a body shot as Santos controls the action. #BC#
Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Santos misses with a series of wild punches.
A cross from Shredder lands.
Santos walks into a jab.
Shredder has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Santos tries to clinch but Shredder moves out of range.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Shredder misses with a hook.
Santos tries to clinch there but Shredder circles away. #CL#
Santos rushes Shredder and presses him up against the cage.
Shredder throws a head punch that misses.
Shredder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santos's elbow.
Shredder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shredder throws a head punch that misses.
Santos struggles to land a body shot inside as Shredder controls his hands.
Santos blocks a body shot from Shredder.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shredder.
Shredder swings wildly with an uppercut but Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shredder.
A head punch on the inside from Shredder fails to land.
A short uppercut from Shredder.
Santos is trying to maintain a safe position but Shredder gets an underhook and turns Santos into the cage.
Santos misses with the head strike.
Shredder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Shredder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shredder throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos lands a nice shot to the body.
Santos scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Santos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Santos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shredder throws out the jab.
Santos is looking to clinch but Shredder is avoiding it.
Shredder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Santos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shredder.
Santos throws a lazy right hand but Shredder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shredder swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Santos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big right from Shredder misses.
Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shredder looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
Santos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Santos misses with a wild combination.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Shredder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Santos at a distance.
Santos avoids the body shot from Shredder. #CL#
Santos moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Shredder scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Santos.
Shredder lands a right hand that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Shredder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shredder tries a body shot but Santos blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Santos.
Shredder misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shredder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shredder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Shredder on the inside.
Shredder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Santos taking a breather.
Shredder lands a shot to the body.
Santos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos trying to stall but Shredder improves his position.
Shredder misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4##BC#
Santos breaks the clinch.
Shredder takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Santos tries to clinch up but Shredder circles away and keeps his distance.
Slash Shredder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos moves out of range of the strikes.
Shredder throws the left hand but Santos avoids the punch easily.
Santos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shredder.
Shredder scores with a hook.
Santos scores with a body shot.
Santos staying out of range there.
Santos was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it.
Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Shredder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Santos.
Shredder is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Santos with a body shot.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santos.
Shredder throws a jab but it's blocked by Santos.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
Santos connects with a body shot that sends Shredder's belly button to the back.
A jab from Shredder misses. #CL#
Santos clinches with his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slash Shredder dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Santos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shredder.
Shredder looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Santos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shredder throws a sloppy body shot
letting Santos counter with a right hand.
Santos missing with a left hand there. Shredder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shredder takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses.
Shredder misses the shot to the body.
Santos throws a hook to the side of Shredder's head but Shredder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Santos misses with a hook.
Santos avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Santos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Santos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shredder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Santos looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shredder struggles to land a body shot inside as Santos controls his hands.
Shredder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shredder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shredder swings wildly with an uppercut but Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shredder gets through Santos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1##BC#
Santos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shredder looks to throw the jab but Santos is out of range.
Santos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shredder.
Shredder throws a hook but Santos blocks it.
Santos lands a jab to the head.
Shredder scores with a decent looking hook.
Shredder misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Santos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Santos misses the shot to the body.
Slash Shredder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Shredder misses.
Shredder misses with a looping left.
Shredder misses with a wild body shot.
Shredder misses with an uppercut
and Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
Santos just misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shredder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shredder looks to land a right hand but Santos moved out of range.
Shredder takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos with a nice cross.#T2#
Shredder loads up on a big right hand but Santos slips the punch.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Santos throws a hook to the side of Shredder's head but Shredder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shredder misses with an uppercut.
Santos lands a really nice looking cross but Shredder seems unphased.
Santos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shredder thuds a left hand into Santos's body.
Santos cracks Shredder with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shredder scores with a jab.
Shredder misses the body punch
and Santos counters with a two punch combo.
Shredder connects with a body shot that sends Santos's belly button to the back.
Shredder misses with a straight left.
Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Santos misses with a hook.
Santos misses with an uppercut. Shredder saw that one coming.
Santos misses with a wild body shot.
Shredder throws an overhand right that lands on Santos's shoulder, as Santos tries to avoid the shot.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santos moves away.#T3#
Shredder missing with a left hand there. Santos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shredder swings widly with a right hand
letting Santos counter with a right hand.
Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shredder circles away quickly and effectively.
A left lands for Shredder.
Shredder lands with a straight right. Santos didn't see that one coming.
Santos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shredder manages to avoid it.
Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shredder was well out of range. Poor timing from Santos.
Santos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Shredder misses with a lunging right hand
and Santos counters with a left and a right that stings Shredder.
Santos throws an overhand right that lands on Shredder's shoulder, as Shredder tries to avoid the shot.
Shredder misses with a looping left.
A combination from Santos does no damage.
Santos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shredder.
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!
Santos lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Santos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shredder.
Shredder misses with a looping right.
Santos with a jab.#T4#
Shredder takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shredder avoids the body shot from Santos.
Shredder lands with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Shredder misses its intended target.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it.
Shredder throws the left hand but Santos avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Santos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shredder takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses.
Santos avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Shredder lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice body punch from Santos.
Shredder ducks under a wild hook from Santos.
The fighters circling - Shredder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Shredder.
Santos 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shredder lands a nice shot that snaps Santos's head back.
Santos walks into a straight right hand from Shredder.
Santos lands an overhand right.
Shredder throws a sloppy body shot
and Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mario Santos will probably get the nod.
That's time! Santos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Santos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shredder, pushing him back against the cage.
Santos stalling in the clinch but Shredder improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santos.
A short left from Shredder.
Santos lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Santos.
Santos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Santos blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Santos breaks the clinch.
Shredder takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses.
Santos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santos throws a big shot that misses.
Santos tries to move into range but Shredder moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shredder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Santos cracks Shredder with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shredder misses with a shot to the body
and Santos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shredder connects with a jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Shredder 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shredder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santos.
Santos tries to bum rush Shredder with a series of wild strikes but Shredder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Santos, as that shot connected.
Shredder looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
Donk. Shredder catches Santos right on the button with a cross.
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
Shredder throws a lazy right hand but Santos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Santos wants to clinch.
Shredder appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Santos closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice uppercut lands for Shredder. That snapped Santos's head back.
Shredder keeps the fight on the outside.
Santos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shredder.
Shredder connects with a crisp jab.
Santos misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Santos just misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder lands with a hook. Santos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shredder misses with a looping left.
Santos was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Santos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shredder throws out the jab.
Santos moves away from the strike by Shredder.
Santos throws a big counter combination but Shredder scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shredder was well out of range. Poor timing from Santos.
Shredder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santos.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it.
Santos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shredder lands a jab to Santos's midsection.
Shredder tests Santos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder walks into a straight right hand from Santos.
Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Santos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Santos connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
Shredder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shredder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shredder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Santos tries to clinch there but Shredder circles away.
Santos swings for the body but Shredder moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Santos walks into a straight right hand from Shredder.
Santos misses with a looping left.
Shredder swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Santos counter with a right hand.
Santos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shredder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Shredder misses the target.
Santos avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Shredder misses the shot to the body.
Santos lands a right hook to the body.
Shredder throws a hook to the side of Santos's head but Santos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shredder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santos.
Shredder doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shredder takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Santos staying out of range there.
Shredder throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Santos misses.
It seemed like Shredder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shredder throws a hook to the side of Santos's head but Santos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shredder has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Santos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shredder stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Santos scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Santos drops his hands momentarily and Shredder takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Santos defending well as Shredder loads up on a big left hand.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shredder loads up on a big right hand but Santos slips the punch.
Santos seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shredder was well out of range. Poor timing from Santos.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Slash Shredder.
I think Shredder has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: ENIGMA 107     
Date:   Jun 05, 2022
#R1#
Shakes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#It looks like Slash Shredder has been cut.
Shredder takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shakes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shredder lands with a right hand.
Shredder misses with an uppercut. Shakes saw that one coming.
Shakes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shredder digs a good hook to Shakes's body.
Shredder scores with a hook.#CL#
Shakes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shakes trying to land knees to the body.
Shakes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Shredder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shakes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shakes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shakes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Shakes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shakes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shakes tries to land knees in the clinch but Shredder avoids the damage to the body.
Shredder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shredder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shakes's elbow.
Our sources have told us that Shakes has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Shakes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shredder can't find room to land a body shot as Shakes controls the action.
Shakes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shredder avoiding damage as Shakes throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shredder. #T1#
Shakes scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Shredder.
Knees to the body from Shakes.
Shakes misses with a punch to the body.
Shakes can't find room to land a body shot as Shredder controls the action.
Shakes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shredder is defending well for now.
Shakes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shredder takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shakes landing knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shakes.
Shakes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shakes connects with a knee to the head.
Shakes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shredder lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shredder looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shakes.
Shakes misses with a punch to the body.
Shakes lands an elbow inside that Shredder shrugs off.
Shredder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shredder misses with a body punch.
Shakes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shakes landing knees to the body.
Shakes digs a right hand into Shredder's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shredder's gas tank.
Shakes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Shakes working Shredder over with knees to the body.
Shakes lands an elbow that stopped Shredder in his tracks for a moment.
Shakes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shredder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shakes's elbow.
Shakes landing knees to the body.
Shakes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shredder lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shredder tries to throw a body punch but Shakes avoids it by throwing Shredder back against the cage.
Shakes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shakes lands a knee to the body.
Shakes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shredders head.
Shakes lands a nice elbow.
Shredder throws a punch but it's blocked by Shakes.
A right handed body shot lands from Shredder.
Knees to the body from Shakes.
Shakes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shredder has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shakes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shakes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shredder misses with a punch to the body.
Shakes misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Shredder fails to land.
Shredder working aggressively here. #T3#
Shredder misses with the head strike.
Shredder misses with the head strike.
Shredder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shredder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shakes throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shakes throws an elbow but misses.
Shakes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shredder lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shredder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shredder tries to work over Shakes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shakes lands a nice shot to the body.
Shakes lands a knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shakes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shakes.
Shakes connects with a knee to the head.
Shakes lands a shoulder strike.
Shredder misses with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shredder misses with a body punch.
Shakes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shakes crunches a lovely knee into Shredder's ribcage.
Knees to the body from Shakes. #T4#
Shakes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Shredder takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shakes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shakes misses with a knee strike.
Shakes landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Shakes.
Shakes lands a hook that snaps the head of Shredder backwards.
Shakes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shakes struggles to land a body shot inside as Shredder controls his hands.
Shredder tries to throw a body punch but Shakes avoids it by throwing Shredder back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Shakes.
Shakes pushes Shredder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shakes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shredder backwards.
A short uppercut from Shakes.
Shredder tries a body shot but Shakes blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shredder stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shakes.
Shakes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shredder's elbow.
Shakes can't find room to land a body shot as Shredder controls the action.
Shredder managing to block the knees to the body from Shakes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Shakes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Slash Shredder's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Shredder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shakes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Shredder misses.
A shot to the liver by Shakes. Beautiful body shot.
Shakes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shakes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shredder can do to turn this around?
Shakes just misses with a punch to the body.
Shakes throws a hook to the side of Shredder's head but Shredder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shakes misses with an uppercut.
Shredder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shredder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shakes.
Shredder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shakes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shakes tries to counter by clinching up but Shredder breaks away and moves out of range.
Shredder connects with a body shot that sends Shakes's belly button to the back.
Shredder scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Shakes misses.
Shredder throws a hook but Shakes blocks it.
Shakes throws a hook but Shredder avoids it easily.
Shredder getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shredder looks to score with a jab to the body but Shakes is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shredder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shakes.#T1#
Shakes looks to land a right hand but Shredder moved out of range.
Shredder scores with a shot to the body.
Shakes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shredder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shakes throws a looping overhand right but Shredder ducks down to avoid it.
Shredder moves away from the strike by Shakes.
Shredder takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shredder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shakes counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Shakes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shredder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shredder takes an elbow to the temple.
Shakes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shredder.
Shakes lands a nice elbow.
A body shot lands from Shredder.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shakes scores a nice knee to the body.
Shredder is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Shredder.
Shredder lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shredder.
Shredder lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shakes backwards. #T2#
Shakes tries a body shot but Shredder blocks it.
Shakes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shredder dodges an elbow strike from Shakes.
Shredder tries a body shot but Shakes blocks it.
Shakes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shredder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shredder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shredder managing to block the knees to the body from Shakes.
Shredder throws a head punch that misses.
Shredder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shakes lands an elbow inside that Shredder shrugs off.
Shredder throws a punch but it's blocked by Shakes.
Shakes with a knee to the head.
Shredder takes an elbow to the temple.
Shakes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shakes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shakes struggles to land a body shot inside as Shredder controls his hands.
Shakes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marcus Shakes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shakes lands a good knee to the midsection. Shredder won't want to take too many of those.
Shakes lands an elbow just above Shredder 's eye. #T3#
Shredder tries to work over Shakes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Shakes - that landed with a thud.
Shakes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shakes tries a body shot but Shredder blocks it.
Shakes lands an elbow inside that Shredder shrugs off.
A hook to the body from Shakes.
Shredder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shredder blocks a body shot from Shakes.
Shredder lands a right hand.
Shakes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shredder is defending well for now.
Shakes tries a knee to the head but Shredder blocks it.
Shakes landing knees to the body.
Shakes lands with a light punch inside.
Shakes lands a nice knee to the body.
Shredder lands with a right to the head.
Shakes presses Shredder against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shakes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shakes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#That has opened up Slash Shredder's cut even more.
Shakes scores with a knee to the head. #T4#
Shakes lands an elbow inside that Shredder shrugs off.
Shredder misses with a body punch.
Shredder has a couple of punches blocked by Shakes.
Shakes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shakes struggles to land a body shot inside as Shredder controls his hands.
Shredder on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shakes is working Shredder over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Shakes.
Shredder lands a right hand.
Shredder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shakes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shakes blocks a body shot from Shredder.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shakes obliges.
Shredder is working Shakes over against the cage.
Shakes lands an elbow inside that Shredder shrugs off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shredder takes an elbow to the temple.
Shakes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shredder avoids it.
Shakes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A shot in the inside from Shakes.
Shakes blocks a body shot from Shredder.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Shakes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Slash Shredder's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shredder, as that shot connected.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shredder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Shakes counters by clinching up.
Shredder misses with a body punch.
Shredder struggles to land a body shot inside as Shakes controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Shredder - that landed with a thud.
Shredder tries to throw a body punch but Shakes avoids it by throwing Shredder back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Shredder.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shakes.
Shredder struggles to land a body shot inside as Shakes controls his hands.
Shredder tries to throw a body punch but Shakes avoids it by throwing Shredder back against the cage.
Shredder lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shredder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shredder takes an elbow to the temple.
Shredder throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Shakes.
Shakes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shakes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shakes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shredder.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shakes unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T1#
Shredder misses with a body punch.
Shredder struggles to land a body shot inside as Shakes controls his hands.
Good body shot from Shakes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shredder.
Shredder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shakes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shakes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shredder throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Shredder on the inside.
Shakes lands a right hand.
Shakes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shakes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shredder has a couple of punches blocked by Shakes.
Shakes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shredder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shakes's elbow.
Shredder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Shakes.
Slash Shredder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shakes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shredder's brow.
Shakes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shredder backwards.
Shredder misses with a punch to the body.
Shakes digs a right hand underneath Shredder's ribcage. Shredder let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shakes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shakes throws an elbow but it misses.
Shredder managing to block the knees to the body from Shakes.
Shakes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shredder backwards.
A knee to the head by Shakes.
Shakes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shredder or not.
Shredder lands an uppercut.
Shredder scores with a hook to the body.
Marcus Shakes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shakes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shredder is defending well for now.
Shredder swings wildly with an uppercut but Shakes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shredder tries to work over Shakes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shakes blocks an uppercut.
Shredder tries to throw a body punch but Shakes avoids it by throwing Shredder back against the cage.
Shakes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T3#
Shredder prevents a body shot from Shakes.
Shredder misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder tries a body shot but Shakes blocks it.
Shredder on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shakes misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shakes.
Shakes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shakes misses with a knee to the head.
Shredder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shredder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shakes backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shakes.
A body shot lands from Shredder.
Shakes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shakes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shakes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shakes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shredder throws a punch but it's blocked by Shakes. #T4#
Shredder lands with a right to the head.
Shredder misses with the head strike.
Shredder throws a punch but it's blocked by Shakes.
Shakes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shredder lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shakes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shredder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shakes's elbow.
Shakes digs a right hand underneath Shredder's ribcage. Shredder let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shredder tries to work over Shakes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shakes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shakes looking to throw knees to the head but Shredder is blocking nicely.
Shredder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shakes with a knee to the head.
Shredder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Shakes.
Shakes blocks an uppercut.
Shakes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shakes crunches a lovely knee into Shredder's ribcage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Shakes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shakes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Shakes!

After the fight, Marcus Shakes was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: ENIGMA 97     
Date:   May 08, 2022
#R1#
Larsen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shredder finds it's way round the side to connect with Larsen's head.
Shredder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Larsen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Larsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shredder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Larsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Larsen is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Shredder ducks under a wild hook from Larsen.
Shredder misses with a wild body shot.
Larsen misses with a wild body shot.
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Larsen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Larsen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Shredder throws a big shot that misses.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder throws a hook but Larsen avoids it easily.
Shredder is looking to wear down Larsen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shredder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Larsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shredder throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shredder takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shredder takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shredder misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Larsen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A right-left combo lands from Larsen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shredder swings widly with a right hand
and Larsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shredder misses with a looping right.#T1#
Shredder misses with a straight left.
Shredder lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jab by Larsen.
Larsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Larsen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good exchange - Larsen coming out on top.
Larsen lands with a good body shot.
Larsen throws a lazy right hand but Shredder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shredder has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Larsen misses with a hook. Shredder ducked under it nicely.
Shredder moves out of range as Larsen strikes.
Larsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shredder takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Larsen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Larsen misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larsen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shredder. Shredder circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Larsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shredder looks to throw the jab but Larsen is out of range.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larsen manages to avoid it.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Larsen connects with a jab.#T2#
Larsen slips under a jab.
Larsen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Larsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Larsen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shredder had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Larsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Larsen scores with a jab.
Larsen throws an overhand right that lands on Shredder's shoulder, as Shredder tries to avoid the shot.
Larsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shredder.
Larsen thuds his shin into the meat of Shredder's side.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larsen moves away.
Larsen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shredder.
Larsen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shredder staying out of range there.
Larsen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Larsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shredder moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLarsen.
Larsen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Larsen tries to bum rush Shredder with a series of wild strikes but Shredder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shredder keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Larsen avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Left hook, right uppercut from Larsen.
Shredder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Larsen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shredder looks to score with a jab to the body but Larsen is just out of range.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shredder misses the shot to the body.
Larsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shredder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Shredder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Larsen.
Shredder moves away from the strike by Larsen.
Shredder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Larsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Larsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shredder misses with a wild body shot.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shredder slips a straight right by Larsen.
Shredder walks into a stiff left hand from Larsen.
Shredder throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Larsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Shredder is just out of range.
Larsen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4#
Shredder doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shredder throws a body punch but Larsen moves out of range.
Shredder lands a nice hook to Larsen's body. Larsen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big left from Larsen misses.
Shredder looks to score with a jab to the body but Larsen is just out of range.
Larsen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Larsen misses with a wild combination.
Shredder misses with a hook. Larsen ducked under it nicely.
Larsen lands a slapping body shot.
Larsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shredder.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larsen moves away.
Shredder takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Larsen tries to score with a low kick but Shredder moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larsen misses with a straight left.
Shredder jabs Larsen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Slash Shredder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shredder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Larsen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shredder checks it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Magnus Larsen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Larsen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Larsen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Larsen moves away from the strike by Shredder.
Shredder looks to score with a jab to the body but Larsen is just out of range.
Shredder moves out of range of the leg kick from Larsen.
Larsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Shredder.
Larsen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shredder.
Larsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shredder.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Larsen wants to slow Shredder down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd cheers as Larsen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shredder doesn't seem phased though.
Shredder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larsen throws out the jab.
Shredder takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larsen manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shredder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shredder throws a hook but Larsen avoids it easily.
Shredder misses the jab.
Larsen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shredder throws a hook to the side of Larsen's head but Larsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Larsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Larsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shredder sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Shredder misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Larsen misses.
Shredder takes a swing at Larsen's ribcage but misses.
Shredder takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shredder missing with a left hand there. Larsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Shredder looks to land a right hand but Larsen moved out of range.
Magnus Larsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Larsen tries to work over Shredder's front leg with a kick but Shredder checks it.
Nice shot lands for Shredder.
Larsen needs to keep his hands up - Shredder had a free shot at his head there.
Larsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Larsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shredder.
Larsen moves out of range of the strikes.
Larsen throws an overhand right that lands on Shredder's shoulder, as Shredder tries to avoid the shot.
Shredder throws a hook but Larsen blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Larsen! But no joy.
Larsen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shredder lands with a right hand. #T2#
Larsen defending well as Shredder loads up on a big left hand.
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!
Larsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Larsen scores with a kick to the midsection.
A slow jab from Shredder misses its intended target.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shredder moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Larsen.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
A big left from Shredder misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Larsen. Shredder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Larsen throws a hook but Shredder avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Shredder.
Larsen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Larsen misses with a wild body shot.
Shredder throwing a counter right hand but Larsen manages to avoid it.
Shredder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Larsen slips under a jab.
Shredder misses the shot to the body.
Shredder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Larsen. #T3#
Shredder takes one to the chin there.
Larsen looks to throw the jab but Shredder is out of range.
Shredder misses with a right hand
and Larsen counters with a two punch combo.
Larsen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Larsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Shredder.
Shredder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shredder misses with a hook. Larsen ducked under it nicely.
Larsen throws out a loose jab but Shredder uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick lands for Larsen.
Shredder takes a swing at Larsen's ribcage but misses.
Larsen throws a right and a left that Shredder avoids nicely.
Shredder misses with a looping left.
Larsen blocks a jab.
Larsen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shredder defends it well.
Shredder lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shredder takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Larsen with a jab.
Larsen gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
Larsen throws a lazy right hand but Shredder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Larsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Larsen ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Larsen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shredder throws a poor cross that misses
and Larsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Larsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shredder slips under a jab.
Shredder misses with a hook. Larsen ducked under it nicely.
Shredder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Larsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Larsen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shredder scores with a nice head shot.
Larsen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shredder lands with a shot to the body.
Shredder lands an overhand right.
Larsen lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shredder works Larsen's body with a nice hook.
Shredder 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.
Shredder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Larsen.
Shredder misses with an uppercut
and Larsen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shredder thinking.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larsen moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Slash Shredder will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Larsen ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Larsen misses with a wild body shot.
Shredder looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Larsen connects with a body shot that sends Shredder's belly button to the back.
Larsen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder takes a swing at Larsen's ribcage but misses.
Shredder throws a hook to the side of Larsen's head but Larsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Larsen cracks a nice hook into Shredder's ribs.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larsen manages to avoid it.
Larsen throws a head kick that misses.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larsen moves away.
Shredder lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shredder jabs at Larsen's body.
Larsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shredder moves away.
Larsen slips a jab from Shredder.
Larsen connects with a jab.
Larsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shredder.
Larsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shredder moves away.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Shredder blocks the leg kick.
Shredder takes a swing at Larsen's ribcage but misses.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Larsen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shredder is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Larsen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Larsen! But no joy.
Shredder misses the body punch
and Larsen counters with an inside leg kick.
Larsen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Larsen throws a hook but Shredder blocks it.
Shredder throws a shot from downtown. Larsen moves away and avoids it.
Larsen misses the shot to the body.
Larsen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shredder looks to land a right hand but Larsen moved out of range.
Larsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shredder throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Larsen.
Larsen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice jab there from Shredder.
Shredder loads up on a big right hand but Larsen slips the punch.
Larsen throws a big counter head kick but Shredder avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Shredder throws a jab when Larsen was well out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larsen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Larsen slips a straight right by Shredder.
Larsen drops his hands momentarily and Shredder takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shredder misses the jab.
A slow jab from Larsen misses its intended target.
Larsen throws a solid leg kick but Shredder takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Larsen.
Shredder takes a swing at Larsen's ribcage but misses.
Larsen flicks out a counter leg kick but Shredder steps away.
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shredder checks a leg kick.
Larsen ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Shredder throws a looping overhand right but Larsen ducks down to avoid it.
Larsen looks to land a left hand but Shredder moved out of range nicely.
Shredder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Larsen.
Larsen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Larsen misses with a wild body shot.
Shredder throws a shot from downtown. Larsen moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Larsen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Larsen moves away from the strike by Shredder.
Larsen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shredder.
Larsen catches Shredder with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Larsen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shredder.
Larsen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shredder lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Larsen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big right from Shredder misses.
Larsen moves out of range of the strikes.
Larsen moves away from the strike by Shredder.
Jab from Shredder.
Larsen throws a body punch but Shredder moves out of range.
Larsen moves away from the strike by Shredder.
Larsen tries a quick counter leg kick but Shredder is wise to it.
Larsen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Larsen throws a right and a left that Shredder avoids nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larsen looks to throw the jab but Shredder is out of range. #T4#
A big left from Larsen misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Larsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Larsen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circling - Larsen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Larsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shredder.
Shredder swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shredder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Larsen misses the shot to the body.
Larsen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larsen moves away.
Shredder throws a lazy uppercut
and Larsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Larsen.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shredder swings for the body but Larsen moves out of range.
Shredder looks to land a right hand but Larsen moved out of range.
Shredder throws a looping overhand right but Larsen ducks down to avoid it.
Larsen feints the counter takedown.
Larsen blocks a jab.
Shredder blocks a leg kick.
Larsen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Slash Shredder.
I think Shredder 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slash Shredder!

 

Event: ENIGMA 89     
Date:   Apr 03, 2022
#R1#
Shredder takes one to the chin there.
Dog is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shredder misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Shredder.
Nice straight punches there by Shredder. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shredder.
Dog feints and then cracks Shredder's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shredder down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dog darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dog scores with a hook.
Shredder misses the shot to the body.
Dog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Dog seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dog is looking to clinch.
Shredder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dog.
Dog tries to land a front kick but Shredder steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dog lands a slapping body shot.
Dog misses with a looping left.
Shredder connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dog tries to clinch up but Shredder circles away and keeps his distance.
Shredder sizes up Dog with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shredder let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dog manages to avoid it.
Slash Shredder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Dog misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Dog.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Dog scores with the left hand. Shredder knows he should have avoided that one.
Dog fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shredder throws an overhand right that lands on Dog's shoulder, as Dog tries to avoid the shot.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Dog misses with a straight right.
Dog moves out of range as Shredder strikes.
Dog ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dog jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dog moves away from the strike by Shredder.
Shredder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shredder takes a swing at Dog's ribcage but misses.
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shredder misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dog counters with a nice uppercut.
Shredder misses the shot to the body.
Dog really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dog throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dog throws a looping overhand right but Shredder ducks down to avoid it.
Dog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shredder throws out the jab.
Shredder punishes Dog's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Dog moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shredder lands a hook that snaps the head of Dog backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Dog. #T2#
Shredder lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dog creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shredder avoiding damage as Dog throws knees to the body.
Shredder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shredder tries to throw a body punch but Dog avoids it by throwing Shredder back against the cage.
Shredder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shredder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dog's elbow.
A short right from Dog.
A short body shot lands from Dog as the two fighters clinch.
Dog misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dog tries to land knees in the clinch but Shredder avoids the damage to the body.
Dog taking a breather.
Dog lands a body punch.
Dog lands with a light punch inside.
Shredder prevents a body shot from Dog.
Shredder avoiding damage as Dog throws knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dog.
Shredder throws a head punch that misses.
Shredder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dog backwards.
Dog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dog goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Dog tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shredder avoids it.
A short body shot lands from Shredder as the two fighters clinch.
Dog creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dog struggles to land a body shot inside as Shredder controls his hands.
Shredder works on Dog's body with a couple of short punches.
Shredder lands a right hand.
Shredder tries a body shot but Dog blocks it.
Shredder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dog tries to work over Shredder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dog tries a body shot but Shredder blocks it.
Dog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dog scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Shredder fails to land.
Shredder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shredder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shredder working aggressively here.
Shredder lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dog backwards.
Dog takes a shot to the head.
Shredder tries a body shot but Dog blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dog.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shredder. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dog tries to work over Shredder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dog works on Shredder's body with a couple of short punches.
Shredder misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dog.
Shredder misses with a body punch.
Dog throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shredders head.
Shredder swings wildly with an uppercut but Dog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shredder takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Slash Shredder has been cut.
Nice body punch from Shredder - that landed with a thud.
Shredder on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dog lands a shoulder strike.
Dog's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The referee calls for Dog to work.
Shredder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dog throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shredders head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shredder struggles to land a body shot inside as Dog controls his hands.
Dog lands with a right to the head.
Dog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Junk Yard Dog will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Slash Shredder's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shredder was well out of range. Poor timing from Dog.
Shredder fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dog looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shredder jabs Dog to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dog is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shredder swings for the body but Dog moves out of range.
Dog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shredder throws out the jab.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
Shredder cracks Dog with an open hand slap.
Dog tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shredder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dog with a nice cross.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder dodges the punch combination from Dog.
Shredder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dog tries to bum rush Shredder with a series of wild strikes but Shredder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shredder.
Shredder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dog slips under a jab from Shredder.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dog throws a hook but Shredder avoids it easily.
Shredder takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Dog misses with an uppercut.
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dog takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dog ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Shredder swats away the attempt to clinch by Dog.
Shredder slips under a jab.
Shredder is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dog rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
Dog closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Dog on the inside.
Shredder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dog's elbow.
Dog is trying to stall.
Shredder has a couple of punches blocked by Dog.
Shredder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shredder misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Dog - that landed with a thud.
Shredder avoiding damage as Dog throws knees to the body.
Shredder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dog misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Dog takes a shot to the head.
Shredder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shredder on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shredder.
Shredder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shredder misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shredder blocks an elbow strike from Dog.
Shredder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shredder blocks a body shot from Dog.
Dog throws a punch but it's blocked by Shredder.
Shredder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shredder lands with a light punch inside.
Dog blocks an uppercut.
Shredder gets through Dog's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dog leaning against his opponent.
Shredder working aggressively here.
Shredder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dog's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Dog. #T3#
Shredder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shredder swings wildly with an uppercut but Dog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shredder lands a body shot.
Shredder avoiding damage as Dog throws knees to the body.
Shredder throws a punch but it's blocked by Dog.
Shredder tries a body shot but Dog blocks it.
Dog looking to slow down the pace here.
Dog tries to throw a body punch but Shredder avoids it by throwing Dog back against the cage.
Shredder prevents a body shot from Dog.
Dog stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dog slows down the pace here.
Dog digs a right hand underneath Shredder's ribcage. Shredder let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shredder.
Shredder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shredder lands a nice shot to the body.
Shredder lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dog or not. #T4#
Shredder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dogs head.
Shredder tries to throw a body punch but Dog avoids it by throwing Shredder back against the cage.
Dog is struggling to control the position.
Shredder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dog's elbow.
Good body shot from Dog.
Shredder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slash Shredder seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shredder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Dog.
Dog blocks a body shot from Shredder.
Dog tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shredder avoids it.
Shredder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dog backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shredder misses with a punch to the body.
Dog working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shredder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dog lands a shot to the body.
Dog is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dog misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slash Shredder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Slash Shredder's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dog tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shredder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shredder staying out of range there.
It seemed like Shredder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dog is looking to clinch but Shredder is avoiding it.
A big left from Dog misses.
Dog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shredder.
Shredder punishes Dog's body with a nice straight punch.
Dog ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Dog misses the jab.
Shredder lands a body shot.
Dog staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog scores with a jab to the body.
Shredder misses with a straight right.
Shredder misses with an uppercut. Dog saw that one coming.
It looked like Dog was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shredder.
Shredder lands a nice shot to the body.
Dog tries to clinch up but Shredder circles away and keeps his distance.
Dog scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shredder takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Dog misses with a wild body shot.
Shredder keeps the fight on the outside.
Dog tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shredder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dog moves away.
Dog is looking to land body kicks.
Shredder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Shredder. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shredder.
A punch lands to the side of Dog 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shredder lands a jab to the nose.
Shredder misses the shot to the body.
Dog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Nice cross by Dog.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dog.
Dog throws a big shot that misses.
Dog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shredder manages to avoid it.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Dog throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shredder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dog was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dog takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
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!
Shredder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shredder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dog missing with a left hand there. Shredder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shredder takes one on the button.
Dog misses with a looping left.
Shredder scores with a nice head shot.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dog swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shredder throws a shot from downtown. Dog moves away and avoids it.
Dog seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dog manages to avoid it.
Shredder on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dog fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dog tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shredder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shredder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shredder bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dog's head.#CL#
Dog moves into the clinch successfully.
Shredder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shredder is working Dog over against the cage.
Shredder misses with some punches. #T3#
Shredder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dog's elbow.
Dog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shredder tries a body shot but Dog blocks it.
Dog misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shredder struggles to land a body shot inside as Dog controls his hands.
Dog lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dog blocks an uppercut.
Shredder misses with a body punch.
Dog missing with knees to the body.
Shredder misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Dog.
Dog blocking some punches.
A short left from Shredder.
Shredder is working Dog over against the cage.
Shredder tries a body shot but Dog blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Dog.
Shredder misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Dog.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shredder.#T4#
Dog works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dog lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shredder backwards.
Shredder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dog cracks Shredder with a nice body shot.
Dog tries to throw a body punch but Shredder avoids it by throwing Dog back against the cage.
Shredder swings wildly with an uppercut but Dog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shredder prevents a body shot from Dog.
Shredder tries to throw a body punch but Dog avoids it by throwing Shredder back against the cage.
Shredder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shredder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dog misses with a body punch.
Shredder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shredder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shredder tries to work over Dog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shredder lands with a left to the head.
Shredder blocks an elbow strike.
Dog misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slash Shredder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shredder has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slash Shredder!

 

Event: ENIGMA 82     
Date:   Mar 06, 2022
#R1#
Shredder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Prince looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A combination from Prince does no damage.
Prince ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A cross from Prince lands.
Prince connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shredder connects with a good right hand that stumbles Prince. Prince circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shredder scores with a jab to the body.
Shredder tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Prince avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shredder throws out a loose jab but Prince uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shredder uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shredder's coach down at Deathsquad was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shredder's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Shredder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Shredder.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prince avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Prince scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Prince drives through and clinches with Shredder against the cage.
Prince throws a head punch that misses.
Shredder misses with a punch on the inside.
Prince effectively controlling the action here.
Prince wants to stall.
Prince misses with a punch to the body.
Prince scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Prince gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Prince throws a head punch that misses.
Shredder lands a hook that snaps the head of Prince backwards.
Prince blocks a body shot from Shredder.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shredder as Prince tries to tie him up.
Shredder lands with a right to the head.
Prince blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prince misses with a punch to the body.
Prince tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shredder's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shredder.
Shredder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shredder.
Shredder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Prince tries to work over Shredder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Prince has a couple of punches blocked by Shredder.
Prince tries to work over Shredder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Prince misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shredder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Shredder fails to land.
Prince makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shredder.
Shredder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prince is trying to maintain a safe position but Shredder gets an underhook and turns Prince into the cage.#T2#
Shredder lands a left hand.
Prince lands with a light punch inside.
Prince is trying to maintain a safe position but Shredder gets an underhook and turns Prince into the cage.
Shredder avoids a wild elbow strike from Prince.
Prince taking a breather.
Shredder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Shredder - that landed with a thud.
Shredder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Prince swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prince taking a breather.
Prince trying to stall but Shredder improves his position.
Shredder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prince.
Prince misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shredder pushes Prince back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shredder lands an uppercut.
Prince throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Prince has a couple of punches blocked by Shredder.
Prince misses with the head strike.
Shredder tries a body shot but Prince blocks it.
Shredder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shredder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Prince throws a punch but it's blocked by Shredder.
A head punch on the inside from Shredder fails to land. #T3#
Shredder misses with a punch to the body.
Prince trying to control the position but instead, Shredder has worked for underhooks and has pushed Prince into the cage.
Shredder lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shredder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shredder lands a hook that snaps the head of Prince backwards.
Prince lands an uppercut.
Prince lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shredder backwards.
Prince taking a breather.
Prince blocking some punches.
Prince lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Prince prevents a body shot from Shredder.
A hook to the body from Prince.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prince.
Prince digs a right hand into Shredder's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shredder's gas tank.
Shredder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shredder misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder misses with some punches.
Prince taking a breather.
Prince lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shredder dodges an elbow strike from Prince.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prince trying to control the position but instead, Shredder has worked for underhooks and has pushed Prince into the cage.#T4#
Shredder lands a body shot.
A short right from Shredder.
Shredder cracks Prince with a nice body shot.
Prince has Shredder pushed against the cage.
Prince lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Prince prevents a body shot from Shredder.
Prince softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Prince blocks a body shot from Shredder.
Prince tries to stall but Shredder uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Prince trying to stall but Shredder improves his position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shredder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shredder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shredder pushes Prince back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Prince working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shredder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Prince misses with an elbow over the top.
A right handed body shot lands from Shredder.
Shredder can't find room to land a body shot as Prince controls the action.
Shredder swings wildly with an uppercut but Prince uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Slash Shredder will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shredder looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Prince chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shredder connects with a body shot.
Prince jabs at Shredder's body.
Shredder throws a shot from downtown. Prince moves away and avoids it.
Prince listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shredder lands with a cross.
Some bone on bone action there as Shredder checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shredder checks a leg kick.
Slash Shredder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Prince was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
Prince looks to land a combination but Shredder avoids it well.
Shredder throws a hook to the side of Prince's head but Prince sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Prince fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Prince tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shredder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shredder! But no joy.
Prince throws a big shot that misses.
Prince lands with a kick to the temple. Shredder shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
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!
A combination from Prince does no damage.
Nice uppercut there from Shredder.
Prince wants to clinch up but Shredder keeps it at a distance.
Prince bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Prince misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Prince tries to land a leg kick but Shredder saw it coming and moves away.
Shredder throws a hook to the side of Prince's head but Prince sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Prince misses with a leg kick.
Shredder looks to land a left hand but Prince moved out of range nicely.
Shredder takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shredder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shredder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Prince.
Prince takes one to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Prince.
Prince is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Prince slips under a jab.
Prince swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Prince walks into a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Shredder. That snapped Prince's head back.
Prince throws a big shot that misses.
Shredder misses with a wild body shot.
Prince tries to close the distance and clinch but Shredder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice side step and Shredder releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Prince misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shredder looks to land a left hand but Prince moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Prince feints and then cracks Shredder's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shredder down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shredder connects with a body shot that sends Prince's belly button to the back.
Prince misses with a few strikes there.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Prince throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shredder misses with a hook. Prince ducked under it nicely.
Prince went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Prince throws out a loose jab but Shredder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shredder throws a body punch but Prince moves out of range.
It looked like Prince was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A jab from Shredder does it's job there.
Prince doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Prince avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Prince displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shredder throws out the jab.
Nasir Prince is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shredder getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shredder fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Prince looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shredder has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Prince.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prince.
Prince gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Prince displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shredder throws out the jab.
Prince misses with a hook. Shredder ducked under it nicely.
A combination from Prince does no damage.
Shredder keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
No joy there for Prince, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Prince ducks right into an uppercut from Shredder.
Prince throws a leg kick but Shredder sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Prince steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shredder.
Shredder works the jab nicely.
Prince scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Prince throws an overhand right that lands on Shredder's shoulder, as Shredder tries to avoid the shot.
Prince ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Prince moves away from the strike by Shredder.
Prince keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shredder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Prince doesn't manage to clinch there - Shredder circles away.
Prince wants to clinch up but Shredder keeps it at a distance.
Prince swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Shredder misses.
Prince misses with an uppercut.
Shredder with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shredder bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Prince's head backwards.
Prince on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Prince ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shredder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Prince. #T4#
Shredder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch combination from Prince misses.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prince manages to avoid it.
Shredder misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Prince closes the distance and clinches.
Prince blocks a body shot from Shredder.
Shredder throws a head punch that misses.
Prince blocks a body shot from Shredder.
Prince tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Prince digs a right hand underneath Shredder's ribcage. Shredder let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shredder blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Still in the clinch, Prince scores with a nice short uppercut.
Prince taking a breather.
Shredder lands a hook that snaps the head of Prince backwards.
Prince creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Prince blocks a body shot from Shredder.
Prince blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Prince has a couple of punches blocked by Shredder.
Prince is trying to maintain a safe position but Shredder gets an underhook and turns Prince into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slash Shredder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Prince's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Prince throws a chopping leg kick but Shredder manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shredder cracks Prince with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shredder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Prince throws a jab but it's blocked by Shredder.
Shredder connects with a body shot.
Shredder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Prince throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shredder takes a swing at Prince's ribcage but misses.
Prince slips under a jab.
Shredder dodges the punch combination from Prince.
Shredder misses the jab.
Prince misses with a low kick.
Prince tries to clinch but Shredder is having none of it.
Prince with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shredder to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Shredder misses its intended target.
Prince misses with a double jab.
Prince is looking to slow Shredder down with leg kicks.
Shredder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Prince.
As Shredder looks to move away, Prince throws a big counter combo but Shredder just gets out of the way.
Shredder misses with a looping right.
Prince shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shredder eats them both and turns towards Prince to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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!
Prince throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Prince throws the left hand but Shredder avoids the punch easily.
A combination from Prince does no damage.
Shredder misses with a hook.
Prince swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shredder lands a really nice looking cross but Prince seems unphased.
Prince throws a hook but Shredder avoids it easily.
Shredder connects with a single shot there.
A nice leg kick from Prince, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Prince misses with a double jab.
Prince blocks a jab.
Jab by Shredder.
Shredder lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Prince uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shredder.
Shredder lands with a nice body punch.
Prince looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shredder lands a nice hook to Prince's body. Prince takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice defenses there by Prince.
A nice leg kick from Prince, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Prince looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Slash Shredder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The fighters circling - Prince throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Prince throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shredder.
Prince throws a nice looking combination but Shredder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shredder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Prince throws a big counter combination but Shredder scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shredder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Prince throws a right hand that Shredder ducks under and follows up with a left that Shredder also avoids with ease.
Shredder appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Prince does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Prince misses with a double jab.
Shredder swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Prince.#CL#
Prince clinches with his opponent.
Shredder struggles to land a body shot inside as Prince controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shredder.
Prince doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shredder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prince misses with an elbow strike.
Shredder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Prince working aggressively here.
Prince throws a head punch that misses.
Prince misses with the head strike.
Prince misses with a punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shredder blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shredder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Prince works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Prince lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shredder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prince is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short left from Prince.
Nasir Prince has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prince.
Prince is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Prince misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prince displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shredder up against the cage.
Prince lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shredder letting Prince take a breather here.
Nasir Prince has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Prince throws an elbow but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nasir Prince.
I think Shredder has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slash Shredder!

 

Event: CMMA 185     
Date:   Nov 18, 2021
#R1#
Shredder throws a shot from downtown. Harbrant moves away and avoids it.
Shredder lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shredder darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shredder getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shredder throws a right hand that misses
and Harbrant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shredder throws a hook but Harbrant avoids it easily.
Harbrant is looking to clinch but Shredder is avoiding it.
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harbrant takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shredder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harbrant.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Harbrant! But no joy.
A jab from Shredder does it's job there.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Harbrant unleashes a big counter combination but Shredder bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Shredder lands a jab to Harbrant's midsection.
Shredder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shredder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harbrant.
Shredder throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Shredder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shredder lands a lovely overhand right.
Shredder jabs Harbrant to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Harbrant on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shredder throws a looping overhand right but Harbrant ducks down to avoid it.
Shredder cracks a nice hook into Harbrant's ribs.
Shredder stuns Harbrant with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shredder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Shredder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shredder swings for the body but Harbrant moves out of range.
It seemed like Harbrant was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shredder throws a shot to the body.
Shredder throws a body punch but Harbrant moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harbrant moves in looking to clinch but Shredder pushes him off.
Harbrant needs to keep his hands up - Shredder had a free shot at his head there.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
A jab from Harbrant does it's job there.
Harbrant has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Harbrant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shredder throws out the jab.
Harbrant on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shredder works the jab nicely.
Shredder looks to land a right hand but Harbrant moved out of range.
Shredder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
Harbrant swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shredder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shredder with a hook.
Shredder throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shredder misses with a lunging right hand
and Harbrant counters with a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Harbrant. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Shredder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shredder jabs at Harbrant's body.
Shredder is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shredder connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Harbrant momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Shredder.#T3#
Shredder lands a body shot.
Harbrant's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shredder under the eye.
Shredder tests Harbrant's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shredder cracks Harbrant with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harbrant was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
Harbrant swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harbrant ducks right into an uppercut from Shredder.
Harbrant throws a chopping leg kick but Shredder manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Harbrant drops his hands momentarily and Shredder takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shredder connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Harbrant momentarily.
Shredder moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Slash Shredder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harbrant closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shredder misses with an uppercut
and Shredder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shredder throws a lazy uppercut
and Harbrant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Shredder lands with a good body shot.
Harbrant moves away from the strike by Shredder.
Harbrant slips under a jab from Shredder.
Harbrant swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harbrant shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shredder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Harbrant at a distance.
Shredder connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Harbrant takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shredder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Harbrant at a distance.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Shredder misses with a hook
and Harbrant counters with a left to the body.
Shredder fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shredder throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Harbrant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Shredder. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shredder.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slash Shredder dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Shredder throws a shot to the body.
Kody Harbrant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shredder fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Harbrant looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shredder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shredder cracks Harbrant with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shredder lands with a shot to the body.
Harbrant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shredder lands the left hand.
Harbrant walks into a straight right hand from Shredder.
Harbrant has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shredder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Harbrant connects with a right hand. Shredder shakes it off.
Slash Shredder is winning the standup battle so far.
Harbrant misses with an uppercut. Shredder saw that one coming.
Harbrant takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Shredder swats away the attempt to clinch by Harbrant.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shredder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harbrant can do to turn this around?#T1#
Shredder swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Harbrant.
Harbrant walks into a stiff left hand from Shredder.
Shredder takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Harbrant clinches up against the cage.
Shredder is leaning against Harbrant and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shredder lands a hook that snaps the head of Harbrant backwards.
Shredder struggles to land a body shot inside as Harbrant controls his hands.
Shredder lands a left hand.
Shredder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shredder tries to work over Harbrant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shredder.
Shredder presses Harbrant against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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!
Harbrant wants to get back to striking at distance but Shredder won't allow it.
Shredder can't find room to land a body shot as Harbrant controls the action.
Shredder lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Shredder fails to land.
Shredder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shredder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shredder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Shredder.
Shredder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harbrant backwards.
Nice body punch from Shredder - that landed with a thud.
Shredder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shredder misses with a punch to the body.
Harbrant wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Harbrant working hard to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Shredder.
Shredder working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Shredder. #T3#
Harbrant wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shredder tries a body shot but Harbrant blocks it.
Slash Shredder has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shredder lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Shredder.
A body shot lands from Shredder.
Harbrant is breathing heavily.
Shredder lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Shredder.
Nice body punch from Shredder - that landed with a thud.
Shredder lands a hook that snaps the head of Harbrant backwards.
Shredder lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Shredder as the two fighters clinch.
Shredder pushes Harbrant back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shredder lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Shredder.
Harbrant takes a shot to the head. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Shredder.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shredder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harbrant backwards.
Shredder prevents Harbrant from breaking the clinch.
Shredder digs a right hand underneath Harbrant's ribcage. Harbrant let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Harbrant blocks a body shot from Shredder.
Shredder scores with a shoulder strike.
Shredder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shredder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harbrant backwards.
Shredder lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Shredder.
Shredder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harbrant takes a shot to the head.
Shredder scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#Harbrant is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from Shredder as the two fighters clinch.
Harbrant is still on wobbly legs! Can Shredder finish him?
A nice right hand lands inside from Shredder.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slash Shredder dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Shredder scores with a hook.
Harbrant seems to have recovered his senses.
Shredder bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Harbrant's head backwards.
Shredder scores with a sloppy right hand. Harbrant should have avoided that one.
Shredder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Harbrant on the side of the head.
Shredder jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Harbrant with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shredder to score with a decent uppercut.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Harbrant's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shredder scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harbrant doesn't seem bothered though.
Shredder lands with a straight right. Harbrant didn't see that one coming.
Shredder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Harbrant stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shredder misses the shot to the body.
Harbrant swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harbrant takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shredder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harbrant. #T1#
Shredder throws a shot to the body.
Harbrant throws out a loose jab but Shredder uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Harbrant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harbrant now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harbrant looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shredder lunges at Harbrant with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Harbrant's hand.
Harbrant avoids the body shot from Shredder. #CL2#
Harbrant clinches up with Shredder and pushes him back against the cage.
Shredder presses Harbrant against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Harbrant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body punch from Shredder - that landed with a thud.
Shredder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harbrant backwards.
Shredder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harbrant backwards.
Shredder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Slash Shredder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Good body shot from Shredder.
Harbrant prevents a body shot from Shredder.
Shredder pushes Harbrant back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shredder lands with a left to the head.
Kody Harbrant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harbrant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shredder doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Harbrant is trying to stall.
Shredder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shredder keeps control of Harbrant as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harbrant.
Harbrant is trying to break the clinch but Shredder is controlling him.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Harbrant misses with a punch on the inside.
Harbrant is trying to break the clinch but Shredder has him pressed against the cage.
Harbrant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harbrant working aggressively here.
Harbrant is trying to force a seperation but Shredder has the dominant position.
Shredder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Shredder.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slash Shredder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shredder has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slash Shredder!

 

Event: CMMA 167 Wright v Switzer     
Date:   Oct 08, 2021
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Marui. That snapped Shredder's head back.
Shredder misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and Marui counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Marui lands a hook that snaps the head of Shredder backwards.
Shredder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marui.
Shredder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shredder throws a punch but it's blocked by Marui.
A short right from Shredder.
Shredder blocks a body shot from Marui.
Marui tries a body shot but Shredder blocks it.
Marui struggles to land a body shot inside as Shredder controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Shredder - that landed with a thud.
Marui goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shredder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marui tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marui can't find room to land a body shot as Shredder controls the action.
Shredder prevents Marui from breaking the clinch.
Shredder lands a nice uppercut.
Marui lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Marui.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shredder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shredder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marui's elbow.
Shredder tries to work over Marui's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marui tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shredder's elbow. #T1#
Marui prevents a body shot from Shredder.
Marui lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shredder.
Shredder struggles to land a body shot inside as Marui controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marui creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shredder blocks a body shot from Marui.
Shredder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marui's elbow.
Marui can't find room to land a body shot as Shredder controls the action.
Marui misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Marui.
Marui goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marui is leaning against Shredder and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shredder misses with a body punch.
Marui misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shredder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shredder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marui lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Marui.
Marui blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shredder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marui works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marui tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shredder's elbow. #T2#
Good body shot from Marui.
A short uppercut from Shredder.
Marui digs a right hand into Shredder's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shredder's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marui misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marui blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shredder tries a body shot but Marui blocks it.
Marui working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shredder prevents a body shot from Marui.
Marui scores with a shoulder strike.
Marui tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shredder tries to throw a body punch but Marui avoids it by throwing Shredder back against the cage.
Shredder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marui lands with a left to the head.
Marui lands with a short shot to the head.
Marui can't find room to land a body shot as Shredder controls the action.
Marui blocks a body shot from Shredder.
Shredder misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marui creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shredder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marui's elbow.
Shredder misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Marui works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shredder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shredder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marui's elbow.
A short right from Marui on the inside.
Shredder tries a body shot but Marui blocks it.
Shredder can't find room to land a body shot as Marui controls the action.
Shredder blocks a body shot from Marui.
Shredder prevents a body shot from Marui.
Shredder swings wildly with an uppercut but Marui uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shredder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marui's elbow.
Good body shot from Marui.
Shredder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marui is leaning against Shredder and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marui lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shredder struggles to land a body shot inside as Marui controls his hands.
Marui lands an uppercut.
Shredder prevents a body shot from Marui.
Marui lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marui blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marui misses with a body punch. #T4#
Shredder stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marui blocks a body shot from Shredder.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shredder.
A head punch on the inside from Shredder fails to land.
Marui lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shredder has a couple of punches blocked by Marui.
Shredder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shredder throws a head punch that misses.
Shredder tries a body shot but Marui blocks it.
Marui lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shredder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shredder blocks a body shot from Marui.
Shredder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marui blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marui misses with a punch on the inside.
Shredder tries to work over Marui's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shredder misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shredder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shredder misses with a punch to the body.
Marui definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short left from Marui.
Shredder throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Naoko Marui dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Shredder throws a body punch but Marui moves out of range.
Marui throws a body punch but Shredder moves out of range.
Marui slips under a jab.
Marui just misses with a punch to the body.
Marui takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Marui is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shredder can do to turn this around?
Shredder misses with a straight right.
Naoko Marui is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marui swinging wildly here.
Marui ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marui throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shredder digs a good body shot into Marui's ribs.
Slash Shredder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marui uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Marui is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shredder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Marui.
Shredder misses with a looping right.
Marui keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shredder.
Marui just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marui slips a straight right by Shredder.
Shredder scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
A slow jab from Shredder misses its intended target.
Shredder scores with a body shot.
Shredder throws a shot from downtown. Marui moves away and avoids it.
Marui throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marui throws a nice looking combination but Shredder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shredder scores with a hook.
Shredder connects with a body shot that sends Marui's belly button to the back.
Some wild striking there from Marui.
Shredder looks to land a right hand but Marui moved out of range.
Shredder scores with a shot to the body.
Marui uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shredder.
Marui misses with a series of wild punches.
Marui avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marui uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shredder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marui.#T2#
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!
Shredder scores with a nice strike.
Shredder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shredder is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Marui tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shredder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shredder swings for the body but Marui moves out of range.
Shredder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marui sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shredder thuds his right hand into Marui's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marui jabs at Shredder's body.
Shredder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marui is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shredder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marui was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marui was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
Slash Shredder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shredder lands a nice looking body shot.
Shredder misses with a straight right.
Marui throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shredder moves out of range as Marui strikes.
Marui misses with a body shot.
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marui was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.#T3#
Shredder throws an overhand right that lands on Marui's shoulder, as Marui tries to avoid the shot.
Shredder slips under a jab from Marui.
Shredder looks to land a right hand but Marui moved out of range.
Marui misses with a wild body shot.
Shredder thows a left - swing and a miss!
A decent looking cross lands there for Marui.
Shredder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marui manages to avoid it.
Marui seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A slow jab from Marui misses its intended target.
Marui throws a right hand that Shredder ducks under and follows up with a left that Shredder also avoids with ease.
Marui tries to bum rush Shredder with a series of wild strikes but Shredder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marui throws a body punch but Shredder moves out of range. #CL#
Marui instigates a clinch.
Marui can't find room to land a body shot as Shredder controls the action.
Marui is leaning against Shredder and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shredder misses with a body punch.
Shredder tries to work over Marui's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shredder misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Shredder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shredder tries a body shot but Marui blocks it.
Shredder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shredder can't find room to land a body shot as Marui controls the action.
Shredder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shredder blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shredder tries to throw a body punch but Marui avoids it by throwing Shredder back against the cage.
Marui tries to work over Shredder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marui blocks a body shot from Shredder.
Marui misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marui lands a nice uppercut.
Marui misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marui blocking some punches.
Marui lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Marui lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shredder backwards.
Marui blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shredder tries to work over Marui's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marui blocks an uppercut.
Marui tries to throw a body punch but Shredder avoids it by throwing Marui back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Slash Shredder will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Marui feints a jab promting Shredder to slip. Marui then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shredder slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Slash Shredder has been cut.
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marui seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shredder dodges the punch combination from Marui.
Marui rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shredder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shredder lands a jab to the head.
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marui misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shredder.
Marui shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marui is looking to wear down Shredder with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Marui lands an overhand right.
Shredder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shredder stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shredder lands with a shot to the body.
Marui lands a jab to the head.
Marui lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shredder circles away quickly and effectively.
Shredder misses with a body shot. #T1#
Shredder dodges the punch combination from Marui.
Marui takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shredder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Shredder stuns Marui with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marui just misses with a punch to the body.
Marui 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.
Shredder lands a slapping body shot.
Shredder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marui.
Shredder misses with a lunging right hand
and Marui counters with a one-two to the body.
Shredder connects with a body shot.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Marui.
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!
Marui fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shredder manages to avoid it.
Marui throws a hook but Shredder blocks it.#T2#
Shredder misses with a body shot.
Marui walks into a stiff left hand from Shredder.
Shredder lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marui throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shredder avoids the body shot from Marui.
Nice defenses there by Marui.
Marui ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shredder moves away.
Shredder cracks Marui with an open hand slap.
Marui takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shredder misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Marui to counter with a crisp jab.
Shredder connects with a single shot there.
Shredder staying out of range there.
Marui misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shredder.
Marui is looking to clinch.
Shredder misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Marui does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marui tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shredder manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Marui takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shredder takes one on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marui darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Marui drops his hands momentarily and Shredder takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Marui misses with the combination.
Shredder lands a slapping body shot.
Marui with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shredder scores with a jab. Marui acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shredder uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marui has time to react.
Shredder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shredder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Shredder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shredder throws a hook but Marui blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marui lands with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Shredder.#T4#
Shredder loads up on a big right hand but Marui slips the punch.
Marui takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shredder takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marui staying out of range there.
Marui appears to be looking for a big counter.
Marui throws out a powerful jab.
Shredder avoids the body shot from Marui.
A left lands for Shredder.
Marui misses with a double jab.
Shredder cracks Marui with a good jab.
Marui dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marui just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marui. Shredder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marui lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Shredder misses its intended target.
Shredder jabs at Marui's body.
Marui ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shredder moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Naoko Marui.
Well Marui has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: CMMA 160 Camara v Ferkingstad     
Date:   Sep 19, 2021
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Musashi. Those never looked like landing.
Musashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Musashi.
Some wild striking there from Musashi.
Shredder misses with a wild body shot.
Shredder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Slash Shredder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Musashi throws a right and a left that Shredder avoids nicely.
Shredder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shredder with a jab.
Shredder throws a hook but Musashi blocks it.
Musashi throws a series of punches but Shredder avoids them all with ease.
Shredder connects with a good right hand that stumbles Musashi. Musashi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice body punch from Shredder.
Shredder scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Musashi doesn't seem bothered though.
No joy there for Musashi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Musashi throws a series of punches but Shredder avoids them all with ease.
Shredder cracks Musashi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Musashi misses with a double jab.
Musashi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shredder circles away quickly and effectively.
Shredder misses with a wild body shot.
Musashi misses with a double jab. #T1#
Shredder misses with a hook.
Shredder bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Musashi misses with a series of wild punches.
Musashi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Musashi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Musashi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shredder connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shredder digs a good hook to Musashi's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Shredder misses the target.
Musashi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shredder throws the left hand but Musashi avoids the punch easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shredder.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shredder.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Musashi avoids the body shot from Shredder.
A jab from Shredder does it's job there.
Musashi looks to land a combination but Shredder avoids it well.
Musashi misses with a few strikes there.
Shredder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Musashi. #T2#
Shredder punishes Musashi's body with a nice straight punch.
Shredder connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Musashi momentarily.
Musashi throws a right and a left that Shredder avoids nicely.
It seemed like Shredder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Musashi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shredder to score with a decent uppercut.
Shredder lands with an overhand left.
Musashi misses with a series of wild punches.
A cross from Shredder lands.
No joy there for Musashi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shredder throws out a counter right but Musashi avoids it with no problem.
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Shredder misses.
Shredder throws a hook to the side of Musashi's head but Musashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shredder slips a jab and a cross from Musashi.
Musashi swinging wildly here.
Shredder misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Musashi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Shredder cracks Musashi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Musashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice jab there from Shredder.
Musashi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shredder throws out a counter right but Musashi avoids it with no problem.
Shredder with a jab.
Shredder loads up on a big right hand but Musashi slips the punch.
Shredder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Musashi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Some wild striking there from Musashi.
Shredder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Musashi misses with a wild combination.
Musashi throws a series of punches but Shredder moves out of range.
Shredder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
Musashi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Musashi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T4#
Musashi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shredder finds it's way round the side to connect with Musashi's head.
Some wild striking there from Musashi.
Shredder lands a nice shot that snaps Musashi's head back.
Musashi throws a nice looking combination but Shredder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Musashi avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Musashi throws a big counter combination but Shredder scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Musashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
It looked like Musashi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shredder dodges the punch combination from Musashi.
A lazy left from Shredder finds it's target.
Musashi swinging wildly here.
Musashi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Musashi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shredder loads up on a big right hand but Musashi slips the punch.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Musashi.
Musashi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shredder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slash Shredder dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Musashi swinging wildly here.
Musashi throws a right and a left that Shredder avoids nicely.
Musashi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shredder looks to land a right hand but Musashi moved out of range.
Shredder misses the shot to the body.
Musashi is looking for a counter combo.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Musashi ducks right into an uppercut from Shredder.
Musashi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Musashi walks into a jab.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Musashi moves away.
Shredder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Musashi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shredder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice cross by Shredder.
Shredder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Musashi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Musashi misses.
Musashi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Musashi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Musashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shredder.
Some wild striking there from Musashi.
Musashi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Musashi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shredder scores with a nice right hand.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Shredder 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.
Musashi throws a nice looking combination but Shredder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circling - Shredder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Musashi manages to avoid it.
Shredder connects with a crisp jab.
Shredder scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Musashi doesn't seem bothered though.
Musashi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shredder lands a slapping body shot.
Musashi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shredder connects with the punch.
Shredder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Musashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slash Shredder seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Musashi slips a straight right by Shredder.
Shredder digs a good hook to Musashi's body.
Musashi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shredder.
Musashi defending well as Shredder loads up on a big left hand.
Shredder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shredder misses with a looping right.
Musashi throws a nice looking combination but Shredder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shredder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Musashi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Musashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Musashi drops his hands momentarily and Shredder takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Musashi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shredder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shredder slips a jab and a cross from Musashi.
Musashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Shredder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Donk. Shredder catches Musashi right on the button with a cross.
Shredder throws a jab but it's blocked by Musashi. #T3#
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Musashi manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Musashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Musashi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shredder works Musashi's body with a nice hook.
Musashi staying out of range there.
Shredder scores with a jab.
Shredder scores with a hook.
Musashi misses with a few strikes there.
Shredder lands with a good body shot.
Miyamoto Musashi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shredder misses with an uppercut. Musashi saw that one coming.
Musashi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shredder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shredder lands with a good body shot.
Musashi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Shredder misses its intended target.
Shredder connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Musashi's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shredder throws a hook but Musashi blocks it.
Musashi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Musashi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shredder misses with a body shot. #T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Shredder. That snapped Musashi's head back.
No joy there for Musashi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Musashi walks into a straight right hand from Shredder.
Shredder lands with a hook. Musashi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from Shredder misses.
Musashi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shredder lands with a cross.
The fighters circling - Shredder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shredder catches Musashi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Musashi misses with a double jab.
Musashi looks to land a combination but Shredder avoids it well.
Shredder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shredder throws out a loose jab but Musashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Musashi throws a right hand that Shredder ducks under and follows up with a left that Shredder also avoids with ease.
Musashi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shredder circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shredder throws a big shot that misses.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A cross from Shredder lands.
Musashi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Musashi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slash Shredder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Musashi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Musashi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shredder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Musashi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Musashi throws a right hand that Shredder ducks under and follows up with a left that Shredder also avoids with ease.
Musashi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Musashi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Musashi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shredder with a hook.
Shredder connects with a right hand. Musashi shakes it off.
Shredder throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Musashi. Those never looked like landing.
Musashi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Musashi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shredder throws a looping overhand right but Musashi ducks down to avoid it.
Musashi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Musashi. Those never looked like landing.
Shredder sizes up Musashi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shredder connects with a body shot.
Shredder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Musashi throws a nice looking combination but Shredder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Shredder misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Musashi. Those never looked like landing.
Shredder connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shredder scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shredder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Musashi swinging wildly here.
Shredder throws a body punch but Musashi moves out of range.
Musashi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Shredder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Musashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shredder.
Shredder stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Musashi misses with a jab, cross combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Shredder misses.
Shredder misses with an uppercut.
Shredder cracks Musashi with a good jab.
Musashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shredder feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Musashis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shredder lands with an overhand left.
Shredder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Musashi.
Musashi is looking for a counter combo.
Slash Shredder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Shredder swings for the body but Musashi moves out of range.
Musashi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Musashi misses with a two punch combination.
Musashi slips a jab from Shredder.
Shredder scores with a body shot.
Shredder throws an overhand right that lands on Musashi's shoulder, as Musashi tries to avoid the shot.
Musashi throws a right and a left that Shredder avoids nicely.
Shredder throws out a counter right but Musashi avoids it with no problem.
Musashi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shredder throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Musashi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Musashi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Musashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
Musashi misses with a series of wild punches.
Musashi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3#
Musashi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Musashi throws a right hand that Shredder ducks under and follows up with a left that Shredder also avoids with ease.
Musashi slips a straight right by Shredder.
Musashi slips under a jab from Shredder.
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Shredder there.
Musashi moves forwards but Shredder connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shredder misses with a straight right.
Shredder slips a jab and a cross from Musashi.
Musashi blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Shredder misses its intended target.
Shredder misses the shot to the body.
Musashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shredder throws out the jab.
Musashi is looking for a counter combo.
Shredder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Musashi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shredder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
A big right from Shredder misses.
Musashi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Musashi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shredder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Musashi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shredder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Musashi.
Shredder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Musashi.
Shredder with a nice cross.
Shredder lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Musashi does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Musashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Musashi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miyamoto Musashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice defenses there by Musashi.
Shredder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slash Shredder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shredder has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slash Shredder!

In defeat, Miyamoto Musashi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to the gym.'.

 

Event: CMMA XS5 De Minaur v Tonon     
Date:   Aug 19, 2021
#R1#
Shredder connects with the punch.
Shredder throws a hook but Pacquiaooo avoids it easily.
Pacquiaooo misses with a wild combination.
Shredder has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pacquiaooo tries a head kick but it misses.
Shredder lands a right hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shredder.
Pacquiaooo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shredder lands the left hand.
Shredder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shredder scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shredder has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Shredder with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shredder keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shredder scores with a shot to the body.
Shredder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pacquiaooo at a distance.
Pacquiaooo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Shredder connects with a body shot that sends Pacquiaooo's belly button to the back.
Nice shot by Shredder.
Pacquiaooo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shredder.
It looked like Pacquiaooo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A jab lands there for Shredder.
Pacquiaooo moves out of range of the strikes.
Pacquiaooo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pacquiaooo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pacquiaooo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shredder.
Pacquiaooo ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Shredder moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pacquiaooo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shredder lands a nice hook to Pacquiaooo's body. Pacquiaooo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shredder throws out a powerful jab.
Pacquiaooo staying out of range there.#T2#
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!
Pacquiaooo slips a jab from Shredder.
Pacquiaooo staying out of range there.
Nice cross by Shredder.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Pacquiaooo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Shredder looks to score with a jab to the body but Pacquiaooo is just out of range.
Pacquiaooo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pacquiaooo throws a big counter combination but Shredder scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shredder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pacquiaooo is looking for a counter combo.
Pacquiaooo throws a leg kick that misses.
Shredder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shredder connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pacquiaooo's hands.
Shredder throws a hook but Pacquiaooo avoids it easily.
Pacquiaooo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shredder lands with a good body shot.
Shredder throws a jab when Pacquiaooo was well out of range.
Pacquiaooo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shredder misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Shredder lands with a right hand.
Shredder takes a swing at Pacquiaooo's ribcage but misses.
Shredder slips a jab and a cross from Pacquiaooo.
Shredder swings for the body but Pacquiaooo moves out of range.
Pacquiaooo throws a big counter combination but Shredder scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shredder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shredder loads up on a big right hand but Pacquiaooo slips the punch.
Shredder scores with a nice head shot.
Shredder fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pacquiaooo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pacquiaooo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#It looks like Slash Shredder has been cut.
Shredder fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pacquiaooo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shredder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shredder misses with a lunging right hand
and Pacquiaooo counters with a two punch combo.
Pacquiaooo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shredder to score with a decent uppercut.
Pacquiaooo throws a series of punches but Shredder avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Shredder misses with a looping left.
Shredder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pacquiaooo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shredder swings for the body but Pacquiaooo moves out of range.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder throws a shot from downtown. Pacquiaooo moves away and avoids it.
Shredder with a jab.
A big right from Pacquiaooo misses.
A left lands for Shredder.
Shredder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pacquiaooo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pacquiaooo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shredder lands a head shot.
Pacquiaooo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slash Shredder dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Slash Shredder's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Shredder scores with a body shot.
Shredder throws a jab but it's blocked by Pacquiaooo.
Pacquiaooo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pacquiaooo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shredder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pacquiaooo manages to avoid it.
Pacquiaooo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Pacquiaooo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shredder misses the shot to the body.
As Shredder looks to move away, Pacquiaooo throws a big counter combo but Shredder just gets out of the way.
Pacquiaooo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shredder connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shredder feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pacquiaooos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shredder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shredder scores with the left hand. Pacquiaooo knows he should have avoided that one.
Pacquiaooo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pacquiaooo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pacquiaooo slips a straight right by Shredder.
Pacquiaooo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Shredder throws a jab when Pacquiaooo was well out of range.
A shot to the liver by Shredder. Beautiful body shot.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shredder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pacquiaooo.
Shredder takes a swing at Pacquiaooo's ribcage but misses.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pacquiaooo manages to avoid it.
Pacquiaooo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shredder throws out the jab.
Shredder lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Pacquiaooo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pacquiaooo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shredder looks to throw the jab but Pacquiaooo is out of range.
A jab lands there for Shredder.
Pacquiaooo throws a series of punches but Shredder avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Pacquiaooo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shredder lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Shredder throws a jab but it's blocked by Pacquiaooo.
Pacquiaooo throws a big counter combination but Shredder scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pacquiaooo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slash Shredder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pacquiaooo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pacquiaooo.
Pacquiaooo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shredder.
Pacquiaooo throws a big counter combination but Shredder scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pacquiaooo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shredder connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pacquiaooo moves out of range of the strikes.
Shredder works Pacquiaooo's body with a nice hook.
Shredder swings for the body but Pacquiaooo moves out of range.
Pacquiaooo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice uppercut lands for Shredder. That snapped Pacquiaooo's head back.
Pacquiaooo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shredder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pacquiaooo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shredder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pacquiaooo.
As Shredder looks to move away, Pacquiaooo throws a big counter combo but Shredder just gets out of the way.
Shredder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Pacquiaooo misses with the combination.
Shredder lands a jab to the head.
Shredder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Pacquiaooo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shredder swings for the body but Pacquiaooo moves out of range.
Pacquiaooo defending well as Shredder loads up on a big left hand.
Pacquiaooo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Pacquiaooo might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Shredder connects with a body shot.
Shredder scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pacquiaooo ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Pacquiaooo drops his hands momentarily and Shredder takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pacquiaooo misses with the combination. #T4#
Shredder lands with a right hand.
Shredder missing with a left hand there. Pacquiaooo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pacquiaooo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shredder lands with a nice body punch.
Shredder lands a nice shot that snaps Pacquiaooo's head back.
Shredder scores with the left hand. Pacquiaooo knows he should have avoided that one.
Shredder avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice side step and Shredder releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pacquiaooo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shredder throws out the jab.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pacquiaooo.
Pacquiaooo throws a big counter combination but Shredder scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pacquiaooo walks into a stiff left hand from Shredder.
Shredder feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pacquiaooos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slash Shredder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Slash Shredder's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A punch combination from Pacquiaooo misses.
Pacquiaooo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shredder.
Pacquiaooo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pacquiaooo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shredder.
Donk. Shredder catches Pacquiaooo right on the button with a cross.
Slash Shredder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pacquiaooo throws a chopping leg kick but Shredder manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shredder lands a nice shot to the body.
Shredder looks to throw the jab but Pacquiaooo is out of range.
Pacquiaooo feinted with a counter takedown.
Pacquiaooo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shredder lands with a cross.
Shredder misses with a wild body shot.
Pacquiaooo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
It looked like Pacquiaooo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shredder connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pacquiaooo throws a series of punches but Shredder avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Pacquiaooo tries a low kick but Shredder avoids it.
Shredder lands the left hand.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Pacquiaooo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shredder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pacquiaooo avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Shredder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shredder looks to score with a jab to the body but Pacquiaooo is just out of range.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pacquiaooo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A head kick misses from Pacquiaooo.
A shot to the liver by Shredder. Beautiful body shot.
Shredder scores with a body shot.
Pacquiaooo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pacquiaooo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Slash Shredder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Shredder digs a good hook to Pacquiaooo's body.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Pacquiaooo throws a big counter combination but Shredder scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shredder looks to score with a jab to the body but Pacquiaooo is just out of range.
Shredder scores with a hook to the body. Pacquiaooo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shredder scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pacquiaooo doesn't seem bothered though.
Shredder misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shredder scores with a shot to the body.
Shredder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shredder swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pacquiaooo.
Pacquiaooo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pacquiaooo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pacquiaooo slips a jab from Shredder.
Pacquiaooo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shredder lands a jab to Pacquiaooo's midsection.
Shredder scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Shredder misses with a looping left.
Pacquiaooo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pacquiaooo misses with a straight left.
Shredder throws the left hand but Pacquiaooo avoids the punch easily.
Shredder looks to throw the jab but Pacquiaooo is out of range.
Pacquiaooo blocks a jab.
Pacquiaooo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A shot to the liver by Shredder. Beautiful body shot.
Shredder connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pacquiaooo momentarily.
Shredder works the jab nicely.
Shredder punishes Pacquiaooo's body with a nice straight punch.
Shredder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pacquiaooo throws a big counter combination but Shredder scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pacquiaooo.
Shredder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pacquiaooo misses with a low kick. #T4#
Pacquiaooo slips a straight right by Shredder.
A big left from Shredder misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shredder.
Pacquiaooo fails to land with a series of punches.
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!
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pacquiaooo attempts a counter takedown but Shredder avoids it well and moves away.
Shredder scores with a jab to the body.
Pacquiaooo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Shredder with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pacquiaooo to score with a decent uppercut.
Pacquiaooo throws a series of strikes that have Shredder backpedaling.
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Shredder does it's job there.
Mannyyy Pacquiaooo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pacquiaooo takes one to the side of the head.
Shredder takes a swing at Pacquiaooo's ribcage but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slash Shredder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shredder has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slash Shredder!

 

Event: CMMA XS4 Olsen v Svyatogor     
Date:   Aug 08, 2021
#R1#
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Aubeaumeyang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shredder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Aubeaumeyang. That snapped Shredder's head back.
Shredder lands with a nice body punch.
Aubeaumeyang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Shredder misses.
Aubeaumeyang throws a nice looking combination but Shredder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aubeaumeyang scores with a body shot.
Slash Shredder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aubeaumeyang misses the shot to the body.
Aubeaumeyang looks to land a right hand but Shredder moved out of range.
Aubeaumeyang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Shredder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Aubeaumeyang.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shredder misses the shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Aubeaumeyang.
Shredder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aubeaumeyang connects with a single shot there.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Aubeaumeyang throws out a counter right but Shredder avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Shredder misses.
Aubeaumeyang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shredder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aubeaumeyang throws a hook to the side of Shredder's head but Shredder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Aubeaumeyang misses the target. #T1#
Aubeaumeyang lands with a good body shot.
Aubeaumeyang jabs at Shredder's body.
Shredder cracks a nice hook into Aubeaumeyang's ribs.
Aubeaumeyang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aubeaumeyang misses with a looping left.
Shredder scores with a jab to the jaw.
Aubeaumeyang throws a jab but it's blocked by Shredder.
Shredder thuds his right hand into Aubeaumeyang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aubeaumeyang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big left from Aubeaumeyang misses.
Aubeaumeyang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shredder.
Aubeaumeyang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shredder.
Aubeaumeyang looks to land a right hand but Shredder moved out of range.
Aubeaumeyang tries to clinch but Shredder is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. Shredder catches Aubeaumeyang right on the button with a cross.
Shredder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aubeaumeyang.
A slow jab from Shredder misses its intended target.
Aubeaumeyang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shredder finds it's way round the side to connect with Aubeaumeyang's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Aubeaumeyang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Aubeaumeyang releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Aubeaumeyang walks into a jab.
Aubeaumeyang misses with an uppercut. Shredder saw that one coming.
Aubeaumeyang connects with a single shot there.#T2#
A jab from Aubeaumeyang misses.
Shredder is looking to counter punch.
Shredder moves out of range as Aubeaumeyang strikes.
Aubeaumeyang bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shredder's head backwards.
Aubeaumeyang takes one on the button.
Aubeaumeyang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shredder swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Aubeaumeyang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shredder scores with a hook.
Aubeaumeyang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shredder on the side of the head.
Aubeaumeyang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shredder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shredder is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shredder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aubeaumeyang throws out the jab.
Aubeaumeyang misses with a looping right.
Shredder throws a hook to the side of Aubeaumeyang's head but Aubeaumeyang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shredder looks to land a right hand but Aubeaumeyang moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aubeaumeyang. Shredder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shredder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aubeaumeyang takes a swing at Shredder's ribcage but misses.
Aubeaumeyang ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Aubeaumeyang tries to bum rush Shredder with a series of wild strikes but Shredder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aubeaumeyang 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.
Aubeaumeyang looks to score with a jab to the body but Shredder is just out of range.
Aubeaumeyang takes one to the side of the head.
Shredder defending well as Aubeaumeyang loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Aubeaumeyang throws a body shot but no joy.
Aubeaumeyang fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shredder on the side of the head.
Aubeaumeyang staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aubeaumeyang! But no joy.
Shredder bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aubeaumeyang's head.
Aubeaumeyang scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shredder slips a jab from Aubeaumeyang.
Shredder moves out of range of the strikes.
Shredder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aubeaumeyang at a distance.
Shredder's corner calls for a 1-2. Shredder obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shredder moves out of range as Aubeaumeyang strikes.
Aubeaumeyang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shredder takes one to the side of the head.
Aubeaumeyang throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Shredder misses.
Shredder misses with a right hand
and Aubeaumeyang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Shredder. That snapped Aubeaumeyang's head back.
Aubeaumeyang throws a shot from downtown. Shredder moves away and avoids it.
Aubeaumeyang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Shredder throws an overhand right that lands on Aubeaumeyang's shoulder, as Aubeaumeyang tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Aubeaumeyang does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4##CL2#
Aubeaumeyang forces Shredder back against the cage and clinches.
Aubeaumeyang prevents a body shot from Shredder.
Aubeaumeyang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shredder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aubeaumeyang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aubeaumeyang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aubeaumeyang slows down the pace here.
Shredder lands a nice shot to the body.
Aubeaumeyang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aubeaumeyang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aubeaumeyang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aubeaumeyang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shredder lands with a left to the head.
Shredder working aggressively here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head punch on the inside from Shredder fails to land.
Aubeaumeyang tries to circle away but Shredder has him pinned against the cage.
Shredder can't find room to land a body shot as Aubeaumeyang controls the action.
Shredder lands a nice uppercut.
Shredder can't find room to land a body shot as Aubeaumeyang controls the action.
Aubeaumeyang tries to work over Shredder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pierre Emerick Aubeaumeyang will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Aubeaumeyang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aubeaumeyang swings for the body but Shredder moves out of range.
Aubeaumeyang loads up on a big right hand but Shredder slips the punch.
Shredder takes a swing at Aubeaumeyang's ribcage but misses.
Aubeaumeyang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shredder.
Aubeaumeyang takes a swing at Shredder's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Shredder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aubeaumeyang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Aubeaumeyang misses the target.
Aubeaumeyang misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Aubeaumeyang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shredder punishes Aubeaumeyang's body with a nice straight punch.
Good exchange - Shredder coming out on top.
Shredder ducks under a wild hook from Aubeaumeyang.
Shredder staying out of range there.
Aubeaumeyang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aubeaumeyang is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aubeaumeyang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
The fighters circling - Shredder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aubeaumeyang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shredder misses with a left hand
and Aubeaumeyang counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shredder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shredder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aubeaumeyang.#T1#
Shredder moves away from the strike by Aubeaumeyang.
Aubeaumeyang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shredder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Aubeaumeyang ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Aubeaumeyang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shredder.
Aubeaumeyang throws a hook to the side of Shredder's head but Shredder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aubeaumeyang misses with a hook. Shredder ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Shredder misses its target.
A big right from Shredder misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Aubeaumeyang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aubeaumeyang misses with a wild body shot.
Aubeaumeyang digs a good body shot into Shredder's ribs.
Aubeaumeyang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shredder throws a hook to the side of Aubeaumeyang's head but Aubeaumeyang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aubeaumeyang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shredder throws out the jab.
Shredder missing with a left hand there. Aubeaumeyang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aubeaumeyang doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shredder swings for the body but Aubeaumeyang moves out of range.
Aubeaumeyang looks to throw the jab but Shredder is out of range.
Shredder ducks under a wild hook from Aubeaumeyang.
Shredder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aubeaumeyang throws a big shot that misses.
Aubeaumeyang cracks a nice hook into Shredder's ribs.#T2#
Aubeaumeyang thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shredder scores with a jab to the body.
Aubeaumeyang throws a shot from downtown. Shredder moves away and avoids it.
Shredder misses with a looping right.
Aubeaumeyang throws out a counter right but Shredder avoids it with no problem.
Shredder misses with a hook
and Aubeaumeyang counters with a left to the body.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Aubeaumeyang loads up on a big right hand but Shredder slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Aubeaumeyang misses the target.
Aubeaumeyang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aubeaumeyang connects with the punch.
Aubeaumeyang looks to score with a jab to the body but Shredder is just out of range.
Aubeaumeyang lands a nice shot that snaps Shredder's head back.
Shredder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aubeaumeyang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Aubeaumeyang doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice defenses there by Aubeaumeyang.
Aubeaumeyang misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Aubeaumeyang misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Shredder misses the target.
Shredder is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Aubeaumeyang instigates a clinch.
Shredder lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shredder.
Aubeaumeyang takes a shot to the head.
Aubeaumeyang tries a body shot but Shredder blocks it.
Shredder lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aubeaumeyang backwards.
Shredder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aubeaumeyang has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Shredder seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Aubeaumeyang can turn it around.
Shredder keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aubeaumeyang's efforts to push away.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shredder blocks an uppercut.
Aubeaumeyang blocks an uppercut.
Shredder makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shredder.
Aubeaumeyang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shredder lands with a short shot to the head.
Aubeaumeyang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aubeaumeyang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Shredder.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shredder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shredder makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#Aubeaumeyang is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shredder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aubeaumeyang is still on wobbly legs! Can Shredder finish him?#T4#
Shredder lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Shredder.
Slash Shredder has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Aubeaumeyang is breathing heavily.
Aubeaumeyang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Shredder as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Shredder.
Shredder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shredder lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shredder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shredder lands a left hand.
Shredder dips a shoulder and cracks Aubeaumeyang with a mighty uppercut! Aubeaumeyang falls back against the cage and Shredder unloads with a barrage of strikes! Aubeaumeyang is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Shredder screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slash Shredder!

 

Event: AWC 2021 Finals Rd 3 B     
Date:   Jun 20, 2021
#R1#
A big left from Roll misses.
Shredder misses with a right hand
and Shredder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roll thuds his right hand into Shredder's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Roll looks to throw the jab but Shredder is out of range.
Roll scores with a punch to the head.
Shredder throws a looping overhand right but Roll ducks down to avoid it.
Roll takes a swing at Shredder's ribcage but misses.
Shredder pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Roll back to the cage. Shredder follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Roll has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shredder looks to land a left hand but Roll moved out of range nicely.
Roll tries to bum rush Shredder with a series of wild strikes but Shredder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shredder fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Roll is out of range.
Roll was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shredder slips a jab and a cross from Roll.
Roll throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shredder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shredder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Roll connects with a nice looking jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Roll missing with a left hand there. Shredder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roll throws the left hand but Shredder avoids the punch easily.
Shredder swings for the body but Roll moves out of range.
Roll throws a right hand that Shredder ducks under and follows up with a left that Shredder also avoids with ease.
Shredder throws a body punch but Roll moves out of range.
Slash Shredder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roll lands a jab.
Shredder throws a right hand that Roll ducks under and follows up with a left that Roll also avoids with ease.#T1#
Shredder moves forwards but Roll connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Roll dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shredder throws a nice looking combination but Roll bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Roll is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shredder throws a leg kick
and Roll connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roll is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shredder misses with a low kick as Roll jumps back.
Roll connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Roll is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Roll tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shredder was well out of range. Poor timing from Roll.
Some bone on bone action there as Roll checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Roll dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shredder swings widly with a right hand
and Roll counters with a straight right hand.
Roll takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Roll waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shredder.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shredder misses the jab.
It looked like Roll wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shredder looks to throw the jab but Roll is out of range.
Roll takes a swing at Shredder's ribcage but misses.
Shredder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roll.
Shredder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Shredder tries to work over Roll's front leg with a kick but Roll checks it.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Roll scores with a jab to the body.
Roll looks to throw the jab but Shredder is out of range.
A big left from Roll misses.
Roll scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Roll avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Roll swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roll misses the jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shredder lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Roll has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Roll and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It looked like Roll wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Roll fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shredder manages to avoid it.
Shredder jabs Roll right on the nose. Roll blinks but takes it well.
Roll misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shredder.
Shredder buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roll. Shredder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shredder misses with a body kick.
Shredder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roll slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Roll does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shredder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Shredder connects with a right hand. Roll shakes it off.
Good exchange - Shredder coming out on top.
Roll misses the jab.
Shredder throws a solid leg kick but Roll takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shredder.
Roll dips to his left and cracks Shredder with an uppercut!
Shredder takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Roll ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Roll on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Roll throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roll throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roll fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shredder misses with a series of wild punches.
Roll is looking to counter the offense by Shredder and move into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shredder stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Roll missing with a left hand there. Shredder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shredder is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Roll with a body shot.
Roll cracks Shredder with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shredder takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shredder throws a leg kick but Roll moved away.
Roll tries to counter by clinching up but Shredder breaks away and moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Roll.#T4#
Shredder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roll sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shredder stuns Roll with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shredder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shredder looks to score with a jab to the body but Roll is just out of range.
Roll lands a jab to the nose.
A slow jab from Roll misses its intended target.
Roll with a nice cross.
Shredder throws a hook to the side of Roll's head but Roll sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shredder cracks a nice hook into Roll's ribs.
Roll tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shredder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Roll takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Roll swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shredder swings widly with a right hand
and Roll counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shredder bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Roll's head.
Roll misses with an uppercut. Shredder saw that one coming.
Shredder connects with a body shot that sends Roll's belly button to the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shredder misses with an uppercut
letting Roll counter with a right hand.
Roll lands a nice hook to Shredder's body. Shredder takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shredder lands a nice shot to the body.
Roll lands with an overhand left.
A big left from Roll misses.
Shredder was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rokken Roll dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Shredder is predictable there
and Roll counters with a straight right hand.
Shredder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roll.
Roll tries to clinch up.
Nice defenses there by Shredder.
A clash of legs there as Roll blocks the low kick.
Shredder wants to land a leg kick but Roll is out of range.
Roll misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roll fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rokken Roll is winning the standup battle so far.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roll avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Shredder throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Roll swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Roll is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shredder misses with a leg kick.
Roll is looking to counter the offense by Shredder and move into the clinch.
Shredder defending well as Roll loads up on a big left hand.
Shredder looks to land a left hand but Roll moved out of range nicely.
Roll lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Roll lands a jab.
Shredder does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T1#
Roll connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shredder. Shredder circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Roll will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shredder gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shredder looks to land a right hand but Roll moved out of range.
Roll misses with an uppercut.
Shredder was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shredder.
Roll is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shredder can do to turn this around?
Roll checks a leg kick nicely.
Roll misses with a body shot.
Shredder goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shredder takes a swing at Roll's ribcage but misses.
Shredder dodges the punch combination from Roll.
Shredder works Roll's body with a nice hook.
Roll blocks a jab.
Shredder throws a leg kick but Roll moved away.
Shredder throws a shot from downtown. Roll moves away and avoids it.
Roll lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shredder at a distance. #T2#
Shredder walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roll moves out of range as Shredder strikes.
Shredder swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Roll.
Roll lands with an uppercut that bounces Shredder off the cage and back into range.
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Roll wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shredder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roll.
Roll loads up on a big right hand but Shredder slips the punch.
Shredder misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Roll does it's job there.
Shredder throws a hook but Roll blocks it.
Roll takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roll.
Roll takes a swing at Shredder's ribcage but misses.
Shredder slips under a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Roll checks a leg kick.
Shredder throws a body punch but Roll moves out of range.
Shredder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roll. #T3#
A low kick from Shredder is predictable there
and Roll counters with a straight right hand.
Roll thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab from Roll.
The crowd cheers as Shredder lands an impressive looking overhand right. Roll doesn't seem phased though.
Shredder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roll.
A little jabbing left from Shredder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shredder missing with a left hand there. Roll was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shredder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Roll seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Roll misses the jab.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
Roll lands with a shot to the body.
Jab by Roll.
Shredder doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shredder connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roll throws a looping overhand right but Shredder ducks down to avoid it.
Shredder takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Roll takes one on the button.
Shredder gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roll blocks a low kick nicely.
Roll throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shredder sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Shredder throws a sloppy body shot
and Roll connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shredder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roll looks to land a left hand but Shredder moved out of range nicely.
Shredder thumps Roll with a low kick.
Roll fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roll checks a leg kick nicely.
An inside leg kick from Shredder misses.
Shredder misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Shredder. Those never looked like landing.
Roll swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shredder.
Roll fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shredder manages to avoid it.
Shredder needs to keep his hands up - Roll had a free shot at his head there.
Shredder lands a jab to Roll's midsection.
Roll looks to land a combination but Shredder avoids it well.
Shredder was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roll loads up on a big right hand but Shredder slips the punch.
Roll fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shredder manages to avoid it.
Shredder has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Roll lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Roll paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Roll throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rokken Roll dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Shredder shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shredder motions for Roll to come forward. Shredder throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Roll checks the leg kick nicely there.
Roll seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Roll checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Roll tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shredder manages to circle out of the way.
Roll lands with a right hand.
Shredder throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Roll.
Shredder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Roll jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roll checks the leg kick.
Roll jabs Shredder to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Roll keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shredder.
Roll misses with a looping right.
Shredder ducks under a wild hook from Roll.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roll misses with a straight right.
Shredder connects with a solid leg kick.
Shredder lands with a nice body punch.
Roll staying out of range there.
Roll throws a nice looking combination but Shredder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shredder takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Roll misses. #T1#
A big right from Roll misses.
Roll is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shredder.
Shredder dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Roll. That did some damage!
Shredder takes a jab right on the kisser.
Roll missing with a left hand there. Shredder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roll fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shredder manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roll. Shredder does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Shredder releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Shredder misses with a lunging right hand
and Roll counters with a nice body shot.
Shredder throws a combination. Roll tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Shredder throws a body punch but Roll moves out of range.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roll.
Shredder throws a body punch but Roll moves out of range.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roll seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Roll moves away from the strike by Shredder.
Roll is looking to clinch.
Shredder throws a front kick aimed at Roll's knee but Roll avoids it well.
Shredder lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Roll throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shredder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slash Shredder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Roll avoids the body shot from Shredder.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roll connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shredder throws out a loose jab but Roll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shredder moves out of range as Roll strikes.
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roll lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shredder moves away from the strike by Roll.
Roll misses with an uppercut. Shredder saw that one coming.
Shredder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Roll staying out of range there.
Roll misses with a looping right.
Shredder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Roll lands with a cross.
Roll takes a swing at Shredder's ribcage but misses.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roll moves away.
Roll is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shredder.
Shredder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shredder lands a nice looking body shot.
Roll avoids the body shot from Shredder. #T3#
Roll scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shredder misses with a leg kick.
Roll lands with a shot to the body.
Shredder throws a body kick that misses.
Roll throws a hook but Shredder avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Shredder.
Shredder looks to land a combination but Roll avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Roll misses the target.
Shredder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shredder walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Roll checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Roll was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Shredder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shredder thows a leg kick but Roll checks it
and Roll counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good work by Roll as he checks the leg kick.
Shredder takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shredder swings for the body but Roll moves out of range.
Shredder takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shredder scores with a leg kick.
Roll lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
Roll lands a lovely overhand right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Roll darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A leg kick checked by Roll.
Shredder throws a hook to the side of Roll's head but Roll sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shredder tries to move into range but Roll moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Roll forces Shredder back against the cage and clinches.
Shredder throws a punch but it's blocked by Roll.
A short uppercut from Roll. #BC#
Roll manages to break the clinch.
Roll throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roll walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Roll does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shredder takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Roll pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shredder back to the cage. Roll follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shredder misses with a hook
and Roll counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roll looks to land a combination but Shredder avoids it well.
Roll connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shredder moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rokken Roll showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Roll has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rokken Roll!

After the fight, Rokken Roll was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: AWC 2021 Finals Rd 2 B     
Date:   Jun 02, 2021
#R1#
Shredder takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#It looks like Slash Shredder has been cut.
Shredder feints and then cracks Caliman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Caliman down.
Shredder misses with an uppercut.
Caliman lands a nice hook to Shredder's body. Shredder takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caliman was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
Caliman quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Shredder takes one to the side of the head.
Caliman tries a head kick but it misses.
Caliman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shredder jabs at Caliman's body.
Shredder cracks Caliman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Caliman throws a body punch but Shredder moves out of range.
Caliman throws a hook but Shredder avoids it easily.
Shredder is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caliman lands a body shot.
Shredder buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Caliman avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Shredder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Caliman.
Shredder throws a nice looking combination but Caliman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shredder throws an overhand right that lands on Caliman's shoulder, as Caliman tries to avoid the shot.
Shredder takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A swing and a miss from Caliman.#T1#
Caliman throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Shredder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Caliman thinking.
The fighters circling - Caliman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Caliman lands a nice shot that snaps Shredder's head back.
Caliman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shredder counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Shredder.
Caliman throws a hook but Shredder avoids it easily.#CL2#
Shredder forces Caliman back against the cage and clinches.
Caliman swings wildly with an uppercut but Shredder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Caliman throws a punch but it's blocked by Shredder.
Caliman tries to throw a body punch but Shredder avoids it by throwing Caliman back against the cage.
Shredder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shredder lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shredder lands with a light punch inside.
Shredder lands a nice uppercut.
Shredder tries to work over Caliman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Caliman is trying to break the clinch but Shredder has him pressed against the cage.
Caliman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Caliman tries to throw a body punch but Shredder avoids it by throwing Caliman back against the cage.
Shredder lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shredder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Caliman takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Shredder.
Shredder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shredder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Shredder scores with a nice short uppercut.
Caliman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shredder stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shredder pushes Caliman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Caliman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shredder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Caliman throws a punch but it's blocked by Shredder.
A short uppercut from Shredder.
Shredder lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shredder cracks Caliman with a nice body shot.
Shredder scores with a shot to the side of Caliman's head.
Shredder lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Shredder. #T3#
Caliman misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Shredder.
Good body shot from Shredder.
Good body shot from Shredder.
Caliman is breathing heavily.
Shredder lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Shredder.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shredder.
Shredder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shredder.
Shredder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Caliman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Shredder as the two fighters clinch.
Shredder scores with a shot to the side of Caliman's head.
Shredder digs a right hand underneath Caliman's ribcage. Caliman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shredder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shredder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Shredder.
Shredder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
A short right from Shredder.
Shredder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shredder lands with a short shot to the head.
Shredder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Caliman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shredder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Caliman backwards.
Shredder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shredder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Shredder.
Caliman is trying to break free.
Shredder stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shredder lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shredder lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Caliman or not.
Shredder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shredder lands a body shot.
Shredder pushes Caliman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Shredder.
Shredder lands an uppercut.
Caliman has a couple of punches blocked by Shredder.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slash Shredder dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Slash Shredder's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Caliman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Caliman scores with a hook.
Caliman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shredder is able to avoid easily.
Shredder bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Caliman's head.
Caliman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Caliman tries to score with a low kick but Shredder moves his leg out of the way.
Caliman misses with a body shot.
Caliman misses with the body kick
letting Shredder counter with a right hand.
Shredder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A leg kick checked by Shredder.#CL2#
Shredder gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Caliman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shredder lands with a left to the head.
Caliman swings wildly with an uppercut but Shredder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Caliman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shredder lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Shredder.
Shredder blocks an uppercut.
Caliman throws a punch but it's blocked by Shredder. #T1#
Caliman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shredder lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shredder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shredder presses Caliman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Caliman struggles to land a body shot inside as Shredder controls his hands.
Shredder scores with a shot to the side of Caliman's head.
Shredder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Shredder - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Shredder.
Shredder lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from Shredder.
Shredder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shredder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shredder works on Caliman's body with a couple of short punches.
Shredder lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shredder lands a left hand.
Caliman misses with some punches.
Caliman takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Shredder scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Shredder - that landed with a thud.
Shredder lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shredder lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Shredder.
Shredder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Caliman backwards.
Caliman throws a punch but it's blocked by Shredder.
Shredder makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Caliman fails to land.
Shredder presses Caliman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shredder.
A short right from Shredder on the inside.
Shredder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Calimans head.
Nice body punch from Shredder.
Shredder lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Shredder.
Shredder lands with a left to the head.
Shredder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Shredder lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Caliman.
Shredder digs a right hand into Caliman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Caliman's gas tank.
Shredder lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Shredder - that landed with a thud.
Shredder lands with a left to the head.
Shredder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shredder digs a right hand underneath Caliman's ribcage. Caliman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shredder scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Shredder on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Shredder.
Shredder lands an uppercut.
Shredder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Caliman backwards.
Shredder lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#Caliman is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shredder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Caliman backwards.
Oh Caliman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shredder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Caliman backwards.
Shredder lands with a right to the head.
Shredder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shredder gets through Caliman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Shredder scores with an uppercut up the middle.#KD2#
Shredder drops Caliman onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Caliman is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Caliman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shredder's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Shredder as the two fighters clinch. #KD2#
Shredder drops Caliman onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Caliman is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Shredder lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Shredder on the inside.
Slash Shredder seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shredder dips a shoulder and cracks Caliman with a mighty uppercut! Caliman falls back against the cage and Shredder unloads with a barrage of strikes! Caliman is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Shredder screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slash Shredder!
An out of breath Slash Shredder thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: AWC 2021 Finals Rd 1 B     
Date:   May 15, 2021
#R1##TD#
Bonesteel throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shredder was covering up waiting for the punch and Bonesteel finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Bonesteel drops back looking for a leg! Shredder is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shredder manages to kick Bonesteel off! Bonesteel jumps back into Shredder's guard.
Bonesteel trying to control but Shredder is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonesteel wants to pass the guard but Shredder is keeping the position.#SUB#
Bonesteel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bonesteel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Shredder can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bonesteel controls the pace.
Bonesteel wants to control from the top but Shredder keeps moving. #SUB#
Bonesteel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bonesteel stands and throws Shredder's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bonesteel in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Bonesteel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shredder is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shredder can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2##SUB#
Bonesteel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Bonesteel in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Shredder is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). BIshop Bonesteel!
After winning the bout, BIshop Bonesteel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: AWC Group B - Rd 5     
Date:   Apr 27, 2021
#R1#
Probert lands a body shot.
Shredder takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Probert misses the jab.
Probert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shredder was well out of range. Poor timing from Probert.
Shredder blocks a low kick nicely.
Shredder went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shredder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Probert. #CL2#
Probert instigates a clinch.
Probert throws a punch but it's blocked by Shredder.
Probert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shredder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Probert lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Probert.
Shredder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Probert backwards.
Probert misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shredder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Shredder. #BC#
Shredder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Probert scores with the left hand. Shredder knows he should have avoided that one.
Probert misses with the combination.
Probert uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shredder.
Probert steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shredder.
Probert digs a good hook to Shredder's body.
Shredder ducks under a wild hook from Probert.
Shredder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Probert throws a front kick aimed at Shredder's knee but Shredder avoids it well.
Probert thuds a left hand into Shredder's body.
Probert lands a jab.
Probert fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
Probert gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shredder counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
Probert punishes Shredder's body with a nice straight punch.
Shredder takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shredder takes one to the side of the head.
Probert fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Probert with a jab.
Shredder takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Shredder misses.
Shredder takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Probert lands a jab to the head.
Probert moves in looking to clinch but Shredder pushes him off.
Probert lands with a good body shot.
A low kick lands for Probert.
Shredder looks to land a left hand but Probert moved out of range nicely.
Probert turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Probert. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Probert.
Shredder takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Probert misses with a low kick as Shredder jumps back.
Shredder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Probert.
Shredder is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
Shredder misses with a wild body shot.
Probert steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shredder.
Probert needs to keep his hands up - Shredder had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#It looks like Bob Probert has been cut.
Shredder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Probert.
A little feinted left hand from Shredder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shredder looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Shredder throws a hook to the side of Probert's head but Probert sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Probert wants to counter with a clinch but Shredder pushes him away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shredder slips under a jab.
Shredder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Probert misses the shot to the body.
Probert wants to land a leg kick but Shredder is out of range.
Shredder moves forwards but Probert connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shredder takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Probert dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Probert's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Probert throws a body shot but no joy.
Bob Probert seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shredder walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shredder defending well as Probert loads up on a big left hand.
Shredder walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bob Probert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Probert lands with a hook. Shredder tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Probert digs a good hook to Shredder's body. #CL2#
Probert instigates a clinch.
Probert has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shredder prevents a body shot from Probert.
Probert misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Shredder on the inside.
Probert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Shredder.
Shredder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Probert struggles to land a body shot inside as Shredder controls his hands. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shredder.
Probert lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shredder or not.
Probert misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shredder is trying to force a seperation but Probert has the dominant position.
Probert's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shredder digs a right hand underneath Probert's ribcage. Probert let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shredder tries a body shot but Probert blocks it.
Probert softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shredder lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shredder.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shredder.
Shredder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Probert backwards.
Shredder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shredder blocks a body shot from Probert.
Probert swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shredder is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Probert misses with some punches.
Probert throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shredders head. #BC#
Shredder breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Probert takes a swing at Shredder's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Probert comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Probert lands with a shot to the body.
Shredder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Probert manages to avoid it.
Shredder doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Probert throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shredder takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shredder keeps the fight on the outside.
A swing and a miss from Shredder.
Shredder sets himself, and Probert steps forward looking for the clinch! Shredder avoids it this time.#T3#
Probert tests Shredder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Probert throws a leg kick but Shredder moved away.
Probert fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Probert tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shredder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Probert thinking.
Probert thuds a left hand into Shredder's body.
Probert smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Probert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shredder manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Probert.
Probert ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Probert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shredder is looking to counter punch.
Shredder closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Probert cracks Shredder with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Probert darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shredder takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice shot lands for Shredder.
Probert looks to land a right hand but Shredder moved out of range.
Probert has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Shredder misses with an uppercut. Probert saw that one coming.
Shredder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Probert showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bob Probert's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Shredder slips a straight right by Probert.
Probert misses with a looping left.
Probert wants to clinch.
Shredder fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Probert looks to throw a body kick
and Shredder counters with a straight right hand.
Probert looks to score with a jab to the body but Shredder is just out of range.#T1#
Probert throws a leg kick
enabling Shredder to counter with a crisp jab.
Shredder throws a hook but Probert blocks it.
Probert is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Probert lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shredder at a distance.
Probert with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Probert lands a nice shot to the body.
Probert scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Probert scores with a hook to the body. Shredder takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Probert lands with a nice body punch.
Nice uppercut there from Probert.
Slash Shredder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Shredder looks to land a left hand but Probert moved out of range nicely.
Probert scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Probert lands a nice looking body shot.
Probert steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shredder.
Probert's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shredder under the eye.
Probert connects with an inside leg kick.
Probert connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shredder takes a swing at Probert's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Shredder takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Probert scores with a nice head shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Probert. That snapped Shredder's head back.
Shredder throws a jab but it's blocked by Probert.
A big left from Shredder misses.
Probert looks to land a left hand but Shredder moved out of range nicely.
Probert with a jab.
Probert lands a nice hook to Shredder's body. Shredder takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shredder takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Probert scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shredder doesn't seem bothered though.
Probert dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shredder takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick from Probert, right into the meat of the thigh.
Probert attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Shredder misses the target.
Probert tries to clinch but Shredder is having none of it.
Shredder throwing a counter right hand but Probert manages to avoid it.
Probert scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Shredder slips a straight right by Probert.
Shredder is looking for a counter combo.
Probert pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Probert comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Probert winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Probert!

 

Event: AWC Group B - Rd 4     
Date:   Apr 09, 2021
#R1#
Limitless tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shredder defends well and Limitless ends up having to push Shredder into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shredder lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Shredder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trey Limitless seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shredder leaves Limitless with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Limitless misses with a takedown
letting Shredder counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trey Limitless . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shredder fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shredder fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD#
Shredder gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shredder keeping moving, preventing Limitless from controlling successfully.
Shredder keeping full guard, as Limitless tries to pass.
Limitless postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Limitless working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shredder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Limitless . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Limitless looking to pass the guard.
Limitless scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shredder keeping full guard, as Limitless tries to pass.
Limitless throwing strikes from guard but Shredder blocks nicely.
Limitless throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shredder works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shredder can do anything to dispel that myth.
Limitless trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Limitless is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Limitless missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Limitless cracks Shredder with a solid left hand.
Limitless has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Limitless wants to pass the guard but Shredder is keeping the position.#T2#
Limitless trying to control the position from guard on top but Shredder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Limitless tries to free his leg and advance position but Shredder is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shredder keeping moving, preventing Limitless from controlling successfully.
Shredder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Limitless wants to control from the top but Shredder keeps moving.
Limitless scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Limitless accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shredder wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Limitless loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Limitless trying to control the position from guard on top but Shredder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shredder is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Limitless tries for a takedown but Shredder circles away easily
and Shredder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Limitless .
Limitless fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shredder avoids it really well and circles away.
Slash Shredder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Limitless with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shredder counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shredder jabs Limitless right on the nose. Limitless blinks but takes it well.
Jab from Shredder.
Shredder scores with a nice head shot.#ROC2#Limitless is rocked!
Limitless seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T4#
Limitless takes one to the side of the head.
Oh Limitless is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shredder is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shredder cracks Limitless with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Limitless tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Shredder pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Limitless is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slash Shredder!
A relieved looking Slash Shredder thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: AWC Group B - Rd 2     
Date:   Mar 04, 2021
#R1##CL#
Tomoguchi moves into the clinch.
A short right from Shredder on the inside.
Tomoguchi misses with the head strike.
Shredder throws a head punch that misses.
Shredder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tomoguchi's elbow.
Shredder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shredder tries to stall but Tomoguchi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Tomoguchi on the inside.
Tomoguchi throws a head punch that misses.
Shredder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shredder has a couple of punches blocked by Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shredder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tomoguchi's elbow.
A short uppercut from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi prevents a body shot from Shredder.
Shredder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shredder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Tomoguchi.
A left hand lands to the body for Tomoguchi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tomoguchi lands a left hand.
Shredder misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shredder throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shredder or not.
Shredder misses with the head strike.
Tomoguchi has a couple of punches blocked by Shredder. #T1#
Shredder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tomoguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tomoguchi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tomoguchi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tomoguchi misses with a body punch.
Shredder can't find room to land a body shot as Tomoguchi controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shredder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shredder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shredder blocks a body shot from Tomoguchi.
Shredder is trying to stall.
Still in the clinch, Tomoguchi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tomoguchi blocks an uppercut.
Tomoguchi scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shredder.
Shredder blocking some punches.
Tomoguchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tomoguchi prevents a body shot from Shredder.
Tomoguchi tries to throw a body punch but Shredder avoids it by throwing Tomoguchi back against the cage.
Tomoguchi lands a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Tomoguchi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A shot in the inside from Tomoguchi. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shredder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shredder has a couple of punches blocked by Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi prevents Shredder from breaking the clinch.
Shredder misses with a body punch.
Shredder is looking to break free of the clinch but Tomoguchi has double underhooks.
Shredder tries to throw a body punch but Tomoguchi avoids it by throwing Shredder back against the cage.
Shredder's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tomoguchi blocks a body shot from Shredder.
Tomoguchi misses with a body punch.
Shredder scores with a hook to the body.
Shredder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tomoguchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Shredder.
Tomoguchi misses with some punches.
Shredder tries a body shot but Tomoguchi blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Shredder fails to land.
Shredder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shredder prevents a body shot from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi misses with the head strike.
Tomoguchi takes a shot to the head. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shredder.
Tomoguchi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shredders head.
Shredder is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shredder scores with a shot to the side of Tomoguchi's head.
Shredder misses with the head strike.
Shredder lands with a left to the head.
Tomoguchi blocks an uppercut.
Tomoguchi throws a head punch that misses.
Tomoguchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shredder throws a head punch that misses.
Shredder lands with a left to the head.
Shredder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tomoguchis head.
Tomoguchi has a couple of punches blocked by Shredder.
Shredder blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tomoguchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Shredder.
A head punch on the inside from Tomoguchi fails to land.
Shredder throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Shredder.
Shredder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Shredder. #T4#
Tomoguchi is working Shredder over against the cage.
Shredder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shredder taking a breather.
Tomoguchi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tomoguchi misses with a punch to the body.
Tomoguchi blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shredder.
Tomoguchi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shredders head.
Tomoguchi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shredder lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Shredder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tomoguchi swings widly with a right hand
and Shredder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shredder throws a shot from downtown. Tomoguchi moves away and avoids it.
Tomoguchi tests Shredder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shredder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shinji Tomoguchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shredder swats away the attempt to clinch by Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shredder counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Shinji Tomoguchi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Tomoguchi is looking to clinch.
Shredder let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tomoguchi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tomoguchi wants to clinch up but Shredder keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Shredder tries to keep at a distance but Tomoguchi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shredder lands a right hand.
Shredder swings wildly with an uppercut but Tomoguchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tomoguchi lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tomoguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tomoguchi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shredder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Tomoguchi.
Shredder is looking to control Tomoguchi's arms but Tomoguchi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shredder has his back to the cage.
Tomoguchi 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.
Shredder working aggressively here.
Tomoguchi lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Shredder.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shredder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tomoguchi's elbow.
Tomoguchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tomoguchi works on Shredder's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Tomoguchi tries to work over Shredder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tomoguchi misses with a punch to the body.
Tomoguchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shredder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tomoguchi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tomoguchi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shredder backwards.
Tomoguchi digs a right hand into Shredder's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shredder's gas tank.
Tomoguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shredder's elbow.
Tomoguchi gets through Shredder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tomoguchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shredder misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder lands a hook that snaps the head of Tomoguchi backwards.
Shredder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tomoguchi blocks an uppercut.
Shredder has a couple of punches blocked by Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi scores with a shoulder strike.
Tomoguchi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tomoguchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shredder has a couple of punches blocked by Tomoguchi.
A left hand lands to the body for Tomoguchi.
Shredder prevents a body shot from Tomoguchi.
Shinji Tomoguchi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shredder misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
A short right from Tomoguchi on the inside.
Shredder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tomoguchi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shredder backwards.
Tomoguchi working aggressively here.
Shredder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shredder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tomoguchi backwards.
Shredder throws a punch but it's blocked by Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shredder is breathing heavily.
Tomoguchi lands with a short shot to the head.
Tomoguchi misses with a punch on the inside.
Shredder can't find room to land a body shot as Tomoguchi controls the action.
Shredder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tomoguchi misses with some punches.
Shredder working aggressively here.
Tomoguchi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shredder can do to turn this around?
Tomoguchi blocks a body shot from Shredder.
Tomoguchi misses with the head strike.
Shredder wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tomoguchi.
Shredder blocks an uppercut.
Shredder throws a head punch that misses.
Shredder misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder swings wildly with an uppercut but Tomoguchi uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Tomoguchi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tomoguchi lands with a light punch inside.
Shredder lands a shoulder strike.
Tomoguchi misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder struggles to land a body shot inside as Tomoguchi controls his hands.
Tomoguchi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tomoguchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shredder looking to stall.
Tomoguchi pushes Shredder back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tomoguchi lands a hook that snaps the head of Shredder backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Tomoguchi fails to land.
Shredder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tomoguchi lands an uppercut.
Tomoguchi lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Tomoguchi as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tomoguchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shredder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tomoguchi digs a right hand into Shredder's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shredder's gas tank.
Tomoguchi lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Tomoguchi. #T4#
Tomoguchi lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Tomoguchi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tomoguchi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tomoguchi lands a hook that snaps the head of Shredder backwards.
Tomoguchi lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Tomoguchi.
A body shot lands from Tomoguchi.
A right hand to the body from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi scores with a shoulder strike.
Tomoguchi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shredders head.
Tomoguchi lands an uppercut.
Tomoguchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tomoguchi lands a body shot.
Tomoguchi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tomoguchi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Tomoguchi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tomoguchi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shredder backwards.
Tomoguchi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tomoguchi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shredder misses with the head strike.
Tomoguchi scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinji Tomoguchi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Tomoguchi lands a nice shot to the body.
Tomoguchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shredder was well out of range. Poor timing from Tomoguchi.
Shredder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shredder swats away the attempt to clinch by Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi throws a jab when Shredder was well out of range.
Tomoguchi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shredder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shredder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tomoguchi lands with an uppercut that bounces Shredder off the cage and back into range.
Shredder takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A swing and a miss from Tomoguchi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Tomoguchi takes the fight into the clinch.
Tomoguchi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Tomoguchi.
Shredder blocks a body shot from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shredder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shredder misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Tomoguchi gets through Shredder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tomoguchi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tomoguchi throws a head punch that misses.
Tomoguchi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shredder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tomoguchi tries to throw a body punch but Shredder avoids it by throwing Tomoguchi back against the cage.
Tomoguchi tries to throw a body punch but Shredder avoids it by throwing Tomoguchi back against the cage.
Shredder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Tomoguchi.
Shredder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tomoguchi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Shredder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shredder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shredder on the side of the head.
Shinji Tomoguchi is winning the standup battle so far.
Tomoguchi tries to close the distance and clinch but Shredder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Shredder gets tackled into the cage by Tomoguchi. Tomoguchi maintains the clinch.
Tomoguchi blocking some punches.
Shredder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tomoguchi.
Slash Shredder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Shredder tries a body shot but Tomoguchi blocks it.
Shredder misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomoguchi.
Shredder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tomoguchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Shredder.
Tomoguchi misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi lands a hook that snaps the head of Shredder backwards.
Tomoguchi struggles to land a body shot inside as Shredder controls his hands.
Tomoguchi lands with a right to the head.
Tomoguchi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tomoguchi working aggressively here.
Shredder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tomoguchi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shredder backwards.
Tomoguchi scores with a hook to the body.
Shredder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi presses Shredder against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Shredder fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Shredder fails to land.
Tomoguchi tries to work over Shredder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Shredder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tomoguchi.
Shredder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tomoguchi digs a right hand into Shredder's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shredder's gas tank.
Tomoguchi pushes Shredder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shredder misses with a body punch.
Tomoguchi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shredder or not.
Tomoguchi is working Shredder over against the cage.
Tomoguchi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shredder backwards.
Tomoguchi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tomoguchi lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tomoguchi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tomoguchi lands an uppercut.
Tomoguchi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Tomoguchi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tomoguchi prevents a body shot from Shredder.
Tomoguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shredder's elbow. #BC2#
Shredder manages to break the clinch.
Shredder throws a jab but it's blocked by Tomoguchi. #T4#
Shredder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shredder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi tries to close the distance and clinch but Shredder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tomoguchi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tomoguchi throws a series of punches but Shredder moves out of range.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tomoguchi moves away.
Shredder takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tomoguchi catches Shredder with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shredder walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Tomoguchi has Shredder up against the cage in a clinch.
Tomoguchi pushes Shredder back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shredder misses with a body punch.
Shredder lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shredder swings wildly with an uppercut but Tomoguchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tomoguchi lands with a short punch from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shinji Tomoguchi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tomoguchi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinji Tomoguchi!

Shinji Tomoguchi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: AWC Group B - Rd 1     
Date:   Feb 14, 2021
#R1#
Keane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shredder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shredder throws a big shot that misses.
Keane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Keane tries to close the distance and clinch but Shredder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Keane lands a jab to the head.
Keane is looking to clinch but Shredder is avoiding it.
Keane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shredder circles away quickly and effectively.
Some bone on bone action there as Keane checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Keane moves away from the strike by Shredder.
Keane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shredder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Keane tries to clinch there but Shredder circles away.
Shredder misses with a hook. Keane ducked under it nicely.
Keane has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Shredder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shredder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keane connects with a body shot that sends Shredder's belly button to the back.
Keane moves out of range as Shredder strikes.
Shredder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Keane is looking to clinch but Shredder is avoiding it.
Shredder throws a big shot that misses.
Keane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shredder.
Shredder sets himself, and Keane steps forward looking for the clinch! Shredder avoids it this time.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keane.
Shredder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shredder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keane.#T1#
Shredder throws a body kick that misses.
Jab by Keane.
Shredder looks to land a right hand but Keane moved out of range.
A slow jab from Shredder misses its intended target.
Keane tries to close the distance and clinch but Shredder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Keane has closed the distance and engaged Shredder in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Shredder fails to land.
Keane throws a punch but it's blocked by Shredder.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shredder.
Keane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shredder's elbow.
Keane leaning against his opponent.
Keane misses with some punches.
Keane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Keane has a couple of punches blocked by Shredder.
Shredder struggles to land a body shot inside as Keane controls his hands.
Shredder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Keane tries to work over Shredder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Keane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shredders head.
Shredder has a couple of punches blocked by Keane.
Keane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shredder blocks an uppercut.
Keane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Keane is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shredder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Keane's elbow.
Keane misses with a punch to the body.
Keane misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keane lands a left hand.
Shredder is leaning against Keane and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Keane pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shredder misses with a punch to the body.
Keane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shredder's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Keane lands a body punch. #BC#
Shredder breaks the clinch.
Shredder throws out a loose jab but Keane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shredder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shredder is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shredder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Shredder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shredder half committed to a counter leg kick.
Keane tries to clinch up but Shredder circles away and keeps his distance.
Shredder misses with an uppercut.
Shredder throws a body punch but Keane moves out of range.
Keane jabs at Shredder's body.
Keane fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shredder on the side of the head.
Shredder on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Keane is looking to clinch.
Keane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Keane is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Shredder takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Keane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Keane doesn't manage to clinch there - Shredder circles away. #CL2#
Keane takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keane.
Keane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keane is looking to control Shredder's arms but Shredder gets an underhook and turns him. Now Keane has his back to the cage.
Keane stalling in the clinch.
Shredder prevents a body shot from Keane.
Shredder wants to stall. #T4#
Keane lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shredder throws a punch but it's blocked by Keane.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shredder takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shredder slowing the pace effectively.
Shredder seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Keane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shredder scores with a hook to the body.
Shredder wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Keane has him pressed against the cage.
Keane has a couple of punches blocked by Shredder.
Shredder stalling against the cage.
Keane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Keane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Keane works on Shredder's body with a couple of short punches.
Shredder blocks a body shot from Keane.
Keane misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Keane dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Shredder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Keane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shredder doesn't seem bothered though.
Shredder throws a looping overhand right but Keane ducks down to avoid it.
Shredder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Keane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shredder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Shredder misses.
Keane digs a good hook to Shredder's body.
Keane tries to clinch up but Shredder circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Keane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shredder circles away from the clinch attempt.
It appears Shredder was looking to counter with a kick there.
Keane lands the left hand.
Shredder fails to land with a series of punches.
Shredder misses with a looping right.
Keane ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Keane scores with a body shot.
Shredder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shredder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keane.
Good work by Keane as he checks the leg kick.
Keane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shredder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Keane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Keane is looking to clinch but Shredder is avoiding it. #CL2#
Keane closes the distance and pushes Shredder back into the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shredder - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A left hand lands to the body for Keane.
Keane lands a nice uppercut.
Keane misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Shredder fails to land.
Keane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Keane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short left from Keane.
Keane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shredder misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shredder blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Shredder displaying some good clinch control by pressing Keane up against the cage.
Keane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shredder's elbow.
Shredder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Keane can't find room to land a body shot as Shredder controls the action.
Keane is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shredder is keeping busy.
Keane looking to slow down the pace here.
Keane misses with a punch on the inside.
Shredder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shredder working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keane can't find room to land a body shot as Shredder controls the action.
Shredder blocks an uppercut.
Keane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shredder lands a shot to the body.
Shredder swings wildly with an uppercut but Keane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keane wants to stall. #T3#
Keane lands a nice uppercut.
Keane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shredders head.
Keane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Keane works on Shredder's body with a couple of short punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Keane looking to stall.
Keane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Keane lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Keane.
Shredder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Keane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Keane lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shredder taking a breather.
Keane stalling in the clinch but Shredder improves position. #T4#
Keane can't find room to land a body shot as Shredder controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Keane.
Shredder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Keane.
Shredder pushes Keane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shredder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Keane wants to stall.
Keane wants to stall.
Keane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keane misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shredder as Keane tries to tie him up.
Keane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shredder wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shredder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Keane backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Keane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Keane moves in looking to clinch but Shredder pushes him off.
Shredder swats away the attempt to clinch by Keane.
Shredder misses with a hook.
Keane ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Keane is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Keane wants to clinch up but Shredder keeps it at a distance.
Shredder throws a looping overhand right but Keane ducks down to avoid it.
Slash Shredder is winning the standup battle so far.
Keane scores with a decent looking hook.
Keane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shredder keeps the fight on the outside.
Keane lands with a right hand.
Keane moves in looking to clinch but Shredder pushes him off.
Shredder throws a hook but Keane blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keane tries to clinch up.
A counter left hand to the body from Shredder misses its target.
Keane is looking to clinch but Shredder is avoiding it.
Keane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shredder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keane.
Keane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shredder looks to land a right hand but Keane moved out of range.
Keane tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shredder counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Keane tries to clinch there but Shredder circles away.
Shredder uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shredder misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shredder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Keane misses with a hook.#CL2#
Shredder tries to keep at a distance but Keane has taken the fight into the clinch.
Good body shot from Keane.
Shredder working aggressively here.
Keane tries to throw a body punch but Shredder avoids it by throwing Keane back against the cage.
Shredder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Keane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Keane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Keane blocks a body shot from Shredder.
Shredder blocking some punches.
Shredder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keane.
Slash Shredder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Keane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shredder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Keane.
Shredder avoiding damage.
Keane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jake Keane seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
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!
Shredder can't find room to land a body shot as Keane controls the action.
Shredder blocks a body shot from Keane.
Keane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Keane swings wildly with an uppercut but Shredder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keane is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shredder scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Keane taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Keane digs a right hand into Shredder's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shredder's gas tank. #T3#
Shredder throws a head punch that misses.
Keane throws a punch but it's blocked by Shredder.
Keane throws a head punch that misses.
Shredder misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Keane.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Keane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shredder working aggressively here.
Shredder has a couple of punches blocked by Keane.
Keane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Keane taking a breather.
Shredder has Keane pressed against the cage.
Shredder working aggressively here.
Keane swings wildly with an uppercut but Shredder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shredder is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Keane is keeping busy.
Jake Keane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shredder misses with the head strike. #T4#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shredder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Keane prevents a body shot from Shredder.
Shredder leaning his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shredder.
Shredder is trying to push Keane away but Keane has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shredder leaning his opponent against the cage.
Shredder throws a punch but it's blocked by Keane.
Shredder misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Slash Shredder.
I think Keane has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Keane!

 

Event: AWC Fighter Trials VII     
Date:   Jan 22, 2021
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Shredder.
Slash swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shredder swats away the attempt to clinch by Slash.
Slash looks to throw the jab but Shredder is out of range.
A slow jab from Slash misses its intended target.
Shredder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Slash throws a right hand that Shredder ducks under and follows up with a left that Shredder also avoids with ease.
Shredder fails to land with a series of punches.
Slash slips a straight right by Shredder.
Slash throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slash throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shredder.
Shredder blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Slash.
It seemed like Shredder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Slash misses with a hook.
Shredder misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slash keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shredder.
Slash blocks a jab.
Shredder lands with a straight right. Slash didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Slash does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slash loads up on a big right hand but Shredder slips the punch.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shredder blocks a jab.#T1#
Shredder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Slash misses with a straight left.
Slash misses with an uppercut. Shredder saw that one coming.
Slash throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Slash checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shredder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slash misses with a looping left.
A combination from Slash does no damage.
Shredder throws a jab but it's blocked by Slash.
Shredder looks to land a combination but Slash avoids it well.
Slash wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A big left from Shredder misses.
Slash Shredder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shredder throws a right and a left that Slash avoids nicely.
Shredder blocks a jab.
Slash is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shredder.
Slash throws a hook to the side of Shredder's head but Shredder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slash checks a low kick from Shredder.#CL#
Slash clinches up with Shredder and pushes him back against the cage.
Slash wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shredder has him pressed against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Shredder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slash throws a jab when Shredder was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Shredder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shredder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slash.
Shredder is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shredder throws a leg kick but Slash checks it.
Slash is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Slash misses with an uppercut. Shredder saw that one coming.
Shredder misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slash uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shredder.
Shredder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shredder misses with a straight left.
Slash throws a big shot that misses.
Shredder ducks under a wild hook from Slash.
Shredder takes a swing at Slash's ribcage but misses.
Slash slips under a jab from Shredder.
A low kick lands for Shredder.
A big left from Slash misses.
Slash keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slash looks to land a combination but Shredder avoids it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shredder Slash.
Well Slash has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 10:9
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 10:9
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shredder Slash!

Shredder Slash seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: AWC Fighter Trials V     
Date:   Jan 20, 2021
#R1#
Shredder missing with a left hand there. Slash was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Slash misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slash avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Shredder tries to clinch up but Slash circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Slash gets tackled into the cage by Shredder. Shredder maintains the clinch. #TD#
Shredder has hold of one of Slash's legs. Slash is fighting the takedown attempt but Shredder gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Shredder is posturing up here but Slash has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Shredder tries to roll out but it's too tight and Shredder has to tap! Slick submission there by Slash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shredder Slash!
Shredder Slash decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

 
 
 
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