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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wang Qiang (ranked 1797 p4p, 217 weight class) and Tommy Shelby (ranked 1604 p4p, 194 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wang Qiang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Shelby!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shelby throws the left hand but Qiang avoids the punch easily.
Shelby avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shelby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Qiang fails to land the takedown.
Qiang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shelby throws out the jab.
Qiang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shelby but Shelby pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Qiang has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wang Qiang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shelby leaves Qiang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shelby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shelby lands a slapping body shot.
Shelby takes a swing at Qiang's ribcage but misses.
Qiang throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shelby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Qiang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shelby thuds his right hand into Qiang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shelby throws a lazy right hand but Qiang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shelby is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Qiang rather than just go for the knockout.
Qiang moves into the clinch successfully.
Shelby lands a right hand that snaps the head of Qiang backwards.
Qiang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Qiang looking for a takedown.
Shelby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shelby lands a hook that snaps the head of Qiang backwards.
Qiang tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shelby smiles and moves away.
Shelby has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Qiang is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Shelby lands a nice hook to Qiang's body. Qiang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shelby throws the left hand but Qiang avoids the punch easily.
Qiang walks into a stiff left hand from Shelby.
Qiang shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shelby's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shelby has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Qiang off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Shelby connects with a right hand. Qiang shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qiang darts in and clinches Shelby up against the cage.
Qiang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shelby lands with a left to the head.
Shelby lands a right hand.
Shelby scores with a nice hook to the head.
Qiang is trying to pull guard but Shelby has him pressed against the cage.
Shelby struggles to land a body shot inside as Qiang controls his hands.
Shelby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Qiang tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shelby smiles and moves away.
Shelby darts in and clinches Qiang up against the cage.
Shelby lands with a light punch inside.
Shelby tries to throw a body punch but Qiang avoids it by throwing Shelby back against the cage.
Shelby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shelby misses with a punch to the body.
Qiang jumps guard but Shelby turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Shelby.
Shelby misses with a body punch.
Shelby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Qiang's elbow.
Shelby tries a body shot but Qiang blocks it.
Qiang jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shelby walks away with a smile on his face. Qiang gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shelby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Qiang.
Qiang throws a head kick that misses.
Tommy Shelby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shelby. Qiang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Qiang takes the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Shelby.
Shelby lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Qiang pulls guard.
Qiang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shelby is one step ahead there.
Qiang managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shelby decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tommy Shelby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shelby clinches up against the cage.
Shelby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shelby swings wildly with an uppercut but Qiang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Qiang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Qiang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shelby avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shelby throws a punch but it's blocked by Qiang.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short body shot lands from Shelby as the two fighters clinch.
Shelby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Shelby dominated that round.
That's time! Qiang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Qiang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shelby blocks a head kick by Qiang.
Qiang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shelby but Shelby pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shelby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shelby rushes Qiang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Qiang wants to break free but Shelby has control.
Shelby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shelby throws a head punch that misses.
Shelby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shelby presses Qiang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tommy Shelby seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shelby lands a body punch.
Shelby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qiang prevents a body shot from Shelby.
Shelby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shelby throws a punch but it's blocked by Qiang.
Shelby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Qiang's elbow.
A hook to the body from Shelby.
Shelby misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shelby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shelby misses with the head strike.
Qiang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Shelby.
Shelby is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shelby makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shelby gets underhooks to prevent Qiang's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wang Qiang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Shelby - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shelby pushes Qiang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shelby digs a right hand into Qiang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Qiang's gas tank.
Shelby lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shelby lands an uppercut.
Shelby works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shelby.
Shelby struggles to land a body shot inside as Qiang controls his hands.
Shelby struggles to land a body shot inside as Qiang controls his hands.
Shelby lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Qiang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shelby gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shelby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shelby can't find room to land a body shot as Qiang controls the action.
Shelby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shelby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shelby misses with a punch to the body.
Shelby digs a right hand into Qiang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Qiang's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Shelby - that landed with a thud.
Shelby tries a body shot but Qiang blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Shelby as the two fighters clinch.
Qiang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shelby cracks Qiang with a nice body shot.
Shelby lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shelby pushes Qiang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Qiang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shelby lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shelby working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shelby can't find room to land a body shot as Qiang controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shelby.
Shelby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shelby lands a right hand.
Qiang tries to pull guard but Shelby forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Shelby.
Shelby lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Qiang.
Shelby tries a body shot but Qiang blocks it.
Shelby scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Qiang tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shelby just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shelby lands with a left to the head.
Shelby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shelby stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shelby struggles to land a body shot inside as Qiang controls his hands.
Shelby works on Qiang's body with a couple of short punches.
Shelby is leaning against Qiang and scores with a nice uppercut 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!
A nice right hand lands inside from Shelby.
A short uppercut from Shelby.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shelby.
A short uppercut from Shelby.
Shelby tries to work over Qiang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shelby scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Shelby scores with a nice short uppercut.
Qiang blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Shelby.
Shelby tries a body shot but Qiang blocks it.
A short left from Shelby.
Qiang jumps guard but Shelby stands there with Qiang around his waist. Qiang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shelby lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shelby struggles to land a body shot inside as Qiang controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shelby.
Shelby lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shelby tries to work over Qiang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shelby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Shelby 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. And we move into the final round!
Shelby lands a nice looking body shot.
Shelby lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Qiang circles away quickly and effectively.
Qiang walks into a stiff left hand from Shelby.
Qiang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shelby looks to land a right hand but Qiang moved out of range.
Shelby's corner calls for a 1-2. Shelby obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shelby darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shelby misses with a few strikes there.
Qiang tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shelby manages to circle out of the way.
Shelby wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shelby checks the leg kick nicely there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shelby! But no joy.
Qiang gets tackled into the cage by Shelby. Shelby maintains the clinch.
Qiang has had enough of the clinch but Shelby keeps him there for the moment.
Shelby lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shelby creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shelby misses with a punch on the inside.
Shelby working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shelby misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Shelby.
Shelby misses with a body punch.
Shelby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shelby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Qiang's elbow.
Nice body punch from Shelby - that landed with a thud.
Shelby lands with a light punch inside.
Qiang is trying to force a seperation but Shelby has the dominant position.
Shelby lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Shelby.
Shelby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Qiang's elbow.
Shelby lands with a light punch inside.
Shelby stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shelby.
Shelby struggles to land a body shot inside as Qiang controls his hands.
Shelby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shelby can't find room to land a body shot as Qiang controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shelby stops a takedown attempt from Qiang.
Shelby scores with a shot to the side of Qiang's head.
A short right from Shelby.
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!
Shelby lands a body punch in the clinch.
Qiang tries to pull guard but Shelby won't allow it.
Qiang tries to pull guard but Shelby won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wang Qiang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shelby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Qiang is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shelby gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shelby lands a right hand that snaps the head of Qiang backwards.
A short right from Shelby on the inside.
Qiang is rocked!
Shelby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Qiang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Shelby on the inside.
Shelby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shelby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shelby lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shelby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Shelby.
A short right from Shelby on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shelby makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shelby lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Qiang.
Shelby lands a left hand that snaps the head of Qiang backwards.
Shelby scores with a hook to the body.
Shelby throws a big uppercut that drops Qiang! More strikes from Shelby and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Qiang lies dazed against the cage as Shelby celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Shelby!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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