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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Rodri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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250 lbs
1 - 7 - 0 |
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230 lbs
3 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Rodri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodri closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shaw to the mat! Shaw manages to get full guard.
Our spies down at at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center inform us that Shaw has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Shaw manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Rodri gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Shaw manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shaw tries to clinch up but Rodri circles away and keeps his distance.
Shaw tries to clinch up.
Shaw pushes Rodri up against the cage in a clinch.
Rodri lands a nice knee to the body.
Shaw wants to get back to striking at distance but Rodri won't allow it.
Shaw can't break the clinch.
Shaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rodri has a couple of punches blocked by Shaw.
Rodri jumps guard and drags Shaw to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Shaw gets to his feet. Rodri looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Shaw closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw pulls Rodri into guard.
Rodri stands up from Shaw's guard - Rodri perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rodri clinches.
Rodri pushes off an throws an elbow but Shaw leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rodri has hold of one of Shaw's legs. Shaw is fighting the takedown attempt but Rodri gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Rodri slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shaw wants to stand up but Rodri is controlling him.
Shaw has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rodri has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Rodri is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Shaw can't fight it off and eventually Rodri manages to take the fight to the floor. Shaw looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rodri will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rodri prevents Shaw from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodri working some strikes from top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodri wants to pass the guard but Shaw is keeping the position.
Shaw thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Shaw scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Shaw pushes Rodri up against the cage in a clinch.
Shaw tries to pull guard but Rodri forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shaw wants to break free but Rodri has control.
Rodri prevents Shaw from breaking the clinch.
Shaw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodri shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shaw is trying to defend but Rodri finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Shaw has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rodri is on him like a limpet, forcing Shaw back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rodri manages to pull guard.
Rodri is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shaw postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shaw stands up from Rodri's guard - Shaw perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rodri looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Shaw has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rodri is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Rodri is breathing heavily.
Shaw breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw closes the distance and pushes Rodri back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodri breaks the clinch.
Rodri darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Shaw manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Shaw clinches with his opponent.
Rodri looking to slow down the pace here.
Shaw wants to get back to striking at distance but Rodri won't allow it.
Shaw is trying to force a seperation but Rodri has the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shaw is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shaw pulls guard effortlessly.
Shaw is working an open guard so Rodri takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Shaw dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Shaw forces Rodri back against the cage and clinches.
Shaw jumps guard but Rodri turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shaw is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shaw is looking to break free of the clinch but Rodri has double underhooks.
Rodri keeps control of Shaw as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shaw is trying to drag Rodri to the mat but Rodri just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rodri has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Shaw uses from the top position.
Shaw stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Shaw closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shaw looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jose Rodri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Shaw.
Shaw slips a jab and a cross from Rodri.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
Shaw is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodri throws a looping overhand right but Shaw ducks down to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Shaw blocks the leg kick.
Rodri looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rodri has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rodri scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shaw wants to get back to his feet but Rodri is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rodri decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Shaw enables Rodri to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shaw manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Shaw has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rodri is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodri decides to pull guard.
Shaw throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rodri wants to stand but Shaw is controlling the position.
Rodri looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodri working a defensive guard here.
Shaw stands up from Rodri's guard - Shaw perhaps looking for a knockout.
Shaw moves into the clinch.
Rodri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rodri avoids the head kick by Shaw.
Rodri is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shaw.
Shaw instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rodri to keep the fight standing.
Rodri gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Shaw has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rodri off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shaw is looking to break free of the clinch but Rodri has double underhooks.
Alex Shaw seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rodri keeps control of Shaw as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rodri pulls guard effortlessly.
Shaw throwing strikes but missing.
Rodri controls Shaw momentarily but Shaw frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Shaw closes the distance and clinches.
Rodri prevents Shaw from breaking the clinch.
Shaw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rodri is stalling here.
Rodri breaks the clinch.
Jose Rodri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodri tries to keep at a distance but Shaw has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shaw tries to pull guard but Rodri holds him up against the cage and eventually Shaw drops back down to his feet.
Shaw is trying to force a seperation but Rodri has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Shaw 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 eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Shaw tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rodri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shaw pushes Rodri up against the cage in a clinch.
Rodri tries to land knees in the clinch but Shaw avoids the damage to the body.
Rodri successfully pulls guard.
Shaw postures up.
Shaw in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rodri wants to improve his position but instead Shaw has moved into half guard.
Shaw throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rodri wants to improve his position but Shaw is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shaw stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Rodri to get to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw goes for a double leg but Rodri avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rodri continues to drive forward.
Rodri manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shaw on his heels. He'll look to pass Shaw's guard now, I'm sure.
Shaw is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Rodri presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Shaw manages to pull guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Shaw manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodri prevents Shaw from breaking the clinch.
Shaw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shaw rushes Rodri and presses him up against the cage.
Rodri breaks from the clinch.
Shaw clinches up with Rodri and pushes him back against the cage.
Shaw tries a knee to the head but Rodri blocks it.
Rodri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shaw avoids the head kick by Rodri.
Shaw takes the fight into the clinch.
Alex Shaw is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shaw closes the distance and pushes Rodri back into the cage.
Rodri has picked Shaw up - he's going for a ride! Rodri dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Shaw has one foot on Rodri's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Shaw closes the distance and pushes Rodri back into the cage.
Shaw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodri gets the takedown into side control.
Shaw sneaks out the side door and pushes Rodri away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Shaw has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodri.
Shaw manages to break the clinch.
Shaw forces Rodri back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shaw throws an elbow but misses.
Shaw pulls Rodri into guard.
Shaw manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Rodri pulls guard.
Rodri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shaw engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rodri trying to control the position.
Rodri is working an open guard so Shaw takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Shaw forces Rodri back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Shaw manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaw gets control of Rodri's arms and successfully pulls guard. Shaw will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Shaw keeping moving, preventing Rodri from controlling successfully.
Shaw has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rodri off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Shaw takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shaw successfully pulls guard.
Jose Rodri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shaw is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Shaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shaw 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Shaw!
Alex Shaw managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Humanoid Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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energy
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