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Event:
RISE Fight Night 6
Date: Aug 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Shabazz darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Ueda gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ueda putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shabazz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Shabazz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ueda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ueda unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shabazz looks winded!
Shabazz tries to break the clinch but Ueda is controlling the position.
Ueda lands a knee to the body.
Ueda landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ueda scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Basil Shabazz has been cut.
Ueda scores a nice knee to the body.
Our sources have told us that Ueda has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ueda lands an elbow inside that Shabazz shrugs off.
Ueda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shabazz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ueda utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ueda landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ueda using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ueda landing knees to the body.
Ueda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ueda utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ueda lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Knees in the clinch landing for Ueda.
Shabazz prevents a body shot from Ueda.
Ueda lands a knee to the body.
Ueda putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shabazz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Ueda.
Ueda landing knees to the body.
Ueda working aggressively here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ueda.
Ueda landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ueda lands an elbow inside that Shabazz shrugs off.
Ueda with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Basil Shabazz's cut even more.
Ueda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ueda putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shabazz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ueda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shabazz backwards.
Nice elbow from Ueda.
Ueda putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shabazz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ueda is leaning against Shabazz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ueda tries to throw a body punch but Shabazz avoids it by throwing Ueda back against the cage.
Shabazz's coach down at Roosters Coop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shabazz's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ueda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shabazz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Ueda using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ueda pushes Shabazz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ueda comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #ROC#Shabazz is rocked!
Ueda working Shabazz over with knees to the body.
Ueda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shabazz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ueda tries to work over Shabazz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Ueda.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shabazz.
Ueda presses Shabazz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ueda comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#The cut above Basil Shabazz's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice elbow from Ueda.
Shabazz is still on wobbly legs! Can Ueda finish him?
Ueda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shabazz seems to have recovered his senses.
Ueda landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ueda lands a nice elbow. #CUT#Basil Shabazz's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Ueda lands an elbow just above Shabazz 's eye.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Basil Shabazz's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kou Ueda! |
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Event:
RISE X4
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Shabazz as Jessuz shoots in.#TD2#
Jessuz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shabazz sprawls well initially but Jessuz persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Jessuz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Jessuz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shabazz has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Jessuz is working for a kimura but Shabazz is defending it quite comfortably.
Shabazz is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jessuz is looking for a kimura but Shabazz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jessuz to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Jessuz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shabazz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jessuz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jessuz is taking a breather. Shabazz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Jessuz is working for a kimura but Shabazz is defending it quite comfortably.
Jessuz not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Jessuz wants to work for an arm triangle but Shabazz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shabazz tries to roll over but Jessuz keeps him under control.
Jessuz prevents Shabazz from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Jessuz seems to be working for a kimura but Shabazz defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Jessuz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shabazz is just riding it out for now. Jessuz eventually gives up the hold. #T2##SUB2#
Jessuz seems to be working for a kimura but Shabazz defends the submission attempt.
Shabazz wants to control but Jessuz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Jessuz there. #SUB2#
Jessuz is working for a kimura but Shabazz is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Jessuz wants to work for an arm triangle but Shabazz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jessuz is trying to control the action in half guard but Shabazz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shabazz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jessuz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jessuz's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Jessuz is in bad spot here.
Shabazz is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Shabazz tries to get the hooks in deep but Jessuz pushed the leg off.
Jessuz trying to control the position but Shabazz manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on Jessuz's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Shabazz trying to control momentarily.
Jessuz trying to control the action but Shabazz just sinks the hooks in.
Shabazz tries to get the hooks in deep but Jessuz pushed the leg off.
Jessuz trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T4#
Shabazz thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Shabazz punches the canvas rather than the man.
Jessuz trying to control the hands but Shabazz won't let him.
Jessuz turns into Shabazz and is now in his guard.
Jessuz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shabazz wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jessuz scoring with some ground and pound.
Jessuz throwing strikes but missing.
Shabazz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jessuz on the ground.
Jessuz throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zeuz Jessuz 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#
Jessuz throws a push kick but Shabazz slaps the foot to one side. #TD2#
Jessuz dives in and scores a takedown into Shabazz's guard.
Jessuz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shabazz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Jessuz works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Jessuz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shabazz wants to control from the top but Jessuz keeps moving. #SUB2#
Jessuz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shabazz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Jessuz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shabazz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Jessuz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Shabazz wants to control from the top but Jessuz keeps moving. #SUB2#
Jessuz has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Shabazz should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Jessuz has tightened it up now! Shabazz should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Zeuz Jessuz!
Zeuz Jessuz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
RISE X2:
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Shabazz lands with a right hand.
A nice combination there by Shabazz.
#CL#
Rollo forces Shabazz back against the cage and clinches.
Rollo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shabazz prevents it.
Shabazz struggles to land a body shot inside as Rollo controls his hands.
#TD#
Rollo jumps guard and drags Shabazz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Rollo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shabazz defends well.#SUB#
Rollo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shabazz is aware though and is defending well.
Shabazz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rollo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shabazz.
Rollo 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.
Rollo looking to control.
Shabazz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rollo working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Shabazz trying to control but Rollo is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rollo is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Rollo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shabazz looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Rollo drops back looking for a leg! Shabazz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shabazz manages to kick Rollo off! Rollo jumps back into Shabazz's guard.
Rollo pushing down on Shabazz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rollo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shabazz is looking for a sweep. Rollo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Shabazz is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Rollo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shabazz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rollo.
Rollo trying to control the pace.
Shabazz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rollo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rollo is keen to just control but Shabazz is a slippery customer.
Shabazz wants to improve his position but Rollo is controlling well.
#SUB#
Rollo is working for a submission of some sort.
Rollo slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Shabazz wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Rollo has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Shabazz defend it? Rollo steps over the head and cranks it - Shabazz is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Rollo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maurice Rollo!
Maurice Rollo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
RISE 68:
Date: May 22, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Ueda has managed to clinch.
Ueda blocks a body shot from Shabazz.
Ueda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shabazz is defending well for now.
Ueda creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shabazz's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Basil Shabazz has been cut.
Ueda with a knee to the head.
Ueda unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shabazz looks winded!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ueda.
Shabazz tries to throw a body punch but Ueda avoids it by throwing Shabazz back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ueda.
Ueda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shabazz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ueda landing knees to the body.
Shabazz takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#That has opened up Basil Shabazz's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shabazz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ueda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#Shabazz is rocked!
Knees to the body from Ueda.
Ueda comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shabazz is still on wobbly legs! Can Ueda finish him?
Shabazz is pressed against the cage. Ueda pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Shabazz! Two more big strikes from Ueda and Shabazz crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kou Ueda! |
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Event:
RISE 53: Hunter v Assed
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Shabazz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wahwah ducks under a wild hook from Shabazz.
Wahwah throws a head kick that Shabazz semi-blocks.
Shabazz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shabazz.
Wahwah fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shabazz avoids it really well and circles away.
Wahwah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shabazz throws a lazy right hand but Wahwah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wahwah is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shabazz.#CUT#It looks like Kimbo Wahwah has been cut.
Shabazz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wahwah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shabazz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shabazz throws a jab when Wahwah was well out of range.#T1#
Wahwah on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #KD#
Shabazz drops Wahwah with a beautiful combination! Wahwah stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Shabazz is looking for the KO!
Wahwah shoots in looking for a takedown but Shabazz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wahwah's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Basil Shabazz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimbo Wahwah.#KD#
Shabazz drops Wahwah with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Wahwah looks back up at him and smiles so Shabazz waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Wahwah is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wahwah ducks into an uppercut from Shabazz and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Basil Shabazz!
Our winner, Basil Shabazz, 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. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Hogfish takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shabazz misses with a two punch combination.
Hogfish steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shabazz.
Hogfish checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hogfish went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hogfish really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL#
Hogfish clinches up against the cage.
Shabazz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hogfish is pushing Shabazz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shabazz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hogfish is defending well.
Hogfish is trying to pull guard but Shabazz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogfish is looking to control Shabazz's arms but Shabazz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hogfish has his back to the cage.
Hogfish avoids the elbow strike from Shabazz, against the cage.
Shabazz throws a punch but it's blocked by Hogfish.
Shabazz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shabazz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hogfish's elbow.
Hogfish has been working on his balance at Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Shabazz.#T1#
Hogfish fails to pull guard.
Shabazz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shabazz stalling the fight.
Shabazz stalling in the clinch but Hogfish improves position. #BC2#
Shabazz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hogfish shoots for a double leg takedown but Shabazz sprawls well. He's pushed Hogfish's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Hogfish. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shabazz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Shabazz's coach down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shabazz's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Some wild striking there from Shabazz.
Hogfish scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shabazz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shabazz is looking to score with low kicks.#T2#
Hogfish has his takedown stuffed
letting Shabazz counter with a right hand. #KD2#
Shabazz lands a left and a right that send Hogfish crashing to the mat, dazed. Shabazz thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Hogfish is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shabazz connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Hogfish out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Basil Shabazz!
A victorious Basil Shabazz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2022 |
#R1#
No luck for Dragon with that takedown attempt.
A combination from Shabazz does no damage.
Shabazz lands a glancing blow to the side of Dragon's head.
Shabazz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragon.
#CL#
Dragon rushes Shabazz and presses him up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Shabazz.
#TD#
Dragon tightens his grip and picks Shabazz up, before dumping him to the ground. Shabazz manages to land in guard. #SU#
Dragon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Shabazz, up you get!
Shabazz falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Dragon counters by moving into the clinch.
Shabazz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dragon blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dragon stalling the fight.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dragon obliges.#TD#
Dragon manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1#
Shabazz trying to control the position from guard on top but Dragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shabazz stopping the sweep attempt from Dragon.
Shabazz wants to control from the top but Dragon keeps moving. #SUB#
Dragon working for a triangle but Shabazz defends it easily.
Dragon pulls Shabazz in close to prevent any damage. #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.
Shabazz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Shabazz trying to control but Dragon is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dragon holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Dragon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shabazz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shabazz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shabazz postures up.
#T3#
Dragon keeping moving, preventing Shabazz from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shabazz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shabazz misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Dragon counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dragon. #BC#
Dragon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shabazz fails to land with a series of punches.
A left lands for Shabazz.
Dragon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shabazz circles away.
A little jabbing left from Shabazz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shabazz tries to clinch up.
Dragon tries a head kick but it misses.
Dragon swats away the attempt to clinch by Shabazz.
Shabazz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T4#
A combination from Shabazz does no damage. #TD#
Dragon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shabazz!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lull in the action here as Dragon stalls from top position.
Dragon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Shabazz for as long as he can get away with.
Dragon working away.
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 The Paladin Dragon will probably get the nod.
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#
Shabazz misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Dragon counters by clinching up. #BC#
Dragon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shabazz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A combination from Shabazz does no damage.
Dragon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shabazz throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Dragon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shabazz won't be happy with that.
Shabazz parries the strikes from Dragon easily there. Dragon is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Shabazz to escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Dragon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shabazz, who protects the arm well.
Dragon trying to control the position but Shabazz is working away.
Dragon takes a little break here. Shabazz wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T1##SUB#
Dragon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shabazz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shabazz is trying to get back to half guard.
Shabazz wants to control but Dragon postures up.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Dragon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shabazz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dragon is staying tight to Shabazz's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Shabazz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SU#
Dragon decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Shabazz. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Shabazz lands a jab-cross combination.
Basil Shabazz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dragon checks a leg kick.
Dragon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shabazz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shabazz falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Dragon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shabazz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dragon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shabazz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dragon as Shabazz tries to tie him up. #BC#
Dragon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dragon misses with a two punch combination.
Shabazz is looking for the big counter here.
Dragon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shabazz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Paladin Dragon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dragon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shabazz is fending him off so far but Dragon persists. Nope, Shabazz circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Shabazz is looking to clinch.
Shabazz scores with a hook.
Shabazz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Dragon takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shabazz gets through Dragon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shabazz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dragon is keeping busy.
Dragon has Shabazz pushed against the cage.
Dragon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dragon stalling.
Dragon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dragon is trying to pull guard but Shabazz has him pressed against the cage.
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 The Paladin Dragon will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Dragon lands a two punch combo.
Shabazz jabs Dragon right on the nose. Dragon blinks but takes it well.
Dragon just misses with a punch to the body.
Shabazz looks to land a body kick but Dragon moved away.#CL#
Dragon clinches. #TD#
Dragon drags the fight down to the ground.
Shabazz trying to control but Dragon is working from the bottom.
Shabazz pushes down on Dragon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dragon tries to roll over but Shabazz keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shabazz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dragon keeps working. #T1#
Shabazz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #ES#
Dragon pushes Shabazz off and gets back to his feet.
Shabazz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shabazz scores with a sloppy right hand. Dragon should have avoided that one. #CL#
Dragon clinches up with Shabazz and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Dragon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shabazz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shabazz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL#
Shabazz gets tackled into the cage by Dragon. Dragon maintains the clinch.
Dragon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shabazz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shabazz misses with some punches.
#T2#
Shabazz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shabazz just leaning against Dragon, taking a breather.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shabazz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dragon is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shabazz working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Dragon gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Dragon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dragon wants to control but Shabazz is keeping him busy.
Dragon controlling the action here.#T3#
Shabazz is trying to stand back up but Dragon is controlling him
Shabazz trying to hold on to Dragon's head to control him but Dragon postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shabazz throws a combination that misses
and Dragon counters with a left and a right that stings Shabazz.
Dragon misses with a two punch combination.
Shabazz wants to counter the offense by Dragon and move into the clinch position.
Basil Shabazz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Shabazz. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Dragon closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Dragon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shabazz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dragon throws a shot to the body.
Dragon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Paladin Dragon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Dragon has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Dragon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dragon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shabazz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dragon scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shabazz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dragon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The Paladin Dragon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shabazz misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Paladin Dragon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dragon, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... The Paladin Dragon! |
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