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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrel Suggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michaels comes to the cage accompanied by Sexy Boy. Suggs has chosen No Love - Eminem as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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245 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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191 cm
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260 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shawn Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Terrel Suggs!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels with a lazy takedown attempt
and Suggs decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Michaels's guard.
Michaels looking to control but Suggs passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michaels trying to hold on to Suggs's head to control him but Suggs postures up.
Michaels wants to get back to his feet.
Suggs seems to be working for a kimura but Michaels defends the submission attempt.
Suggs is looking for a kimura but Michaels is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Suggs to get the leverage.
Suggs is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Michaels has managed to free his arm - good work.
Suggs wants to free his trapped foot but Michaels is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Michaels is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Suggs pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suggs seems to be working for a kimura but Michaels defends the submission attempt.
Michaels wants to control but Suggs is keeping busy.
Suggs is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Michaels defends it well.
Michaels is trying to stand up here but Suggs is controlling him well.
Michaels has one foot on Suggs's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Michaels looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Suggs is fending him off so far but Michaels persists. Nope, Suggs circles away and we're back to standing.
Michaels shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Michaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suggs drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suggs has gone for a leg lock! Michaels slips out almost immediately though and dives into Suggs's guard.
Suggs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Michaels defends well.
Suggs looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suggs is looking for a triangle but Michaels pushes his legs off easily.
Michaels tries to free his leg and advance position but Suggs is retaining full guard.
Michaels content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Michaels working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Michaels accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Michaels knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Suggs on the ground.
Michaels trying to control the position from guard on top but Suggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suggs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Michaels wants to control from the top but Suggs keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Suggs has his foot on Michaels's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Michaels works his way back into a safe position though.
Michaels controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Shawn Michaels wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Suggs shoots in looking for a takedown but Michaels manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Suggs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Michaels shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Michaels was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michaels is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Suggs has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Michaels cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michaels tries to control but Suggs wriggling away.
Michaels lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Suggs hang on?
Suggs is squirming around, avoiding Michaels's attempts to control the action.
Suggs is wriggling around trying to escape.
Suggs is squirming around, avoiding Michaels's attempts to control the action.
Michaels working for a submission but Suggs is keeping him at bay.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Michaels is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Suggs has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Michaels dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Michaels throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Suggs.
Michaels fails with an attempt to clinch.
Michaels is looking to clinch.
Suggs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Michaels can pounce on him.
Suggs takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Terrel Suggs has been cut.
Suggs leaves Michaels with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michaels throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels tries to clinch up.
Michaels looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Suggs is breathing heavily.
Michaels is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Suggs defends it well.
Michaels thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Suggs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Michaels is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Suggs is refusing to be controlled, as Michaels sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Suggs.
Suggs is not content to let Michaels control the position.
Suggs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Michaels pulls his head out easily.
Suggs actively working from the bottom here.
Michaels looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Suggs is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Michaels scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michaels seems to be working for a kimura but Suggs defends the submission attempt.
Michaels is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suggs gets full guard.
Suggs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Michaels can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shawn Michaels overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Michaels chips away with some ground and pound.
Suggs is working an open guard so Michaels takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Michaels changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Suggs tries to avoid it but Michaels manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Suggs to the ground. Suggs escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Suggs as Michaels shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Michaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michaels tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Suggs swivels and escapes.
Suggs circles away from the clinch attempt
and Suggs counters with a nice double leg into side control. Michaels won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suggs is trying to get an arm triangle but Michaels is defending well.
Michaels is holding Suggs down, trying to stall.
Suggs tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Michaels is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Suggs off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Michaels dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Terrel Suggs's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Suggs slips a jab and a cross from Michaels.
Michaels plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Michaels listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That has opened up Terrel Suggs's cut even more.
Shawn Michaels is winning the standup battle so far.
Michaels is looking to clinch but Suggs is avoiding it.
Suggs slaps away a takedown attempt from Michaels, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Michaels misses with a takedown attempt
and Suggs counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Suggs.
Michaels has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Suggs avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Michaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michaels looking to throw knees to the head but Suggs is blocking nicely.
Suggs tries to pull guard but Michaels holds him up against the cage and eventually Suggs drops back down to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Suggs has Michaels pressed against the cage, preventing Michaels from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels breaks from the clinch.
Michaels misses with a jab, cross combination.
Michaels is looking to clinch but Suggs is avoiding it.
Suggs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Michaels.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Michaels.
Michaels looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Suggs is fending him off so far but Michaels persists. Nope, Suggs circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suggs rushes Michaels and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Suggs avoids a wild elbow strike from Michaels.
Michaels breaks from the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Michaels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crunch! Michaels slams his shin into Suggs's torso.
Suggs circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels scores with a sloppy right hand. Suggs should have avoided that one.
Suggs has a takedown stuffed.
Michaels shoots in looking for a takedown but Suggs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Michaels's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Michaels fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Suggs to the ground. Michaels is now in Suggs's guard.
Michaels passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Suggs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Michaels landing strikes.
Suggs is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suggs on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Michaels slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Suggs.
Michaels lands with some strikes.
Michaels looking to finish Suggs with some ground and pound. This is bad for Suggs!
Suggs tries to hold on but Michaels postures up.
Suggs is looking to improve his position but Michaels isn't that keen on the idea.
Suggs wants to control but Michaels is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Michaels is landing with some decent strikes but Suggs is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Terrel Suggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shawn Michaels is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Michaels controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Michaels showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Michaels 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Shawn Michaels!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Shawn Michaels!
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Shawn Michaels!
Shawn Michaels wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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