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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zangief Zangief (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Shankar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shankar has chosen "Them Belly Full" by Bob Marley as his entrance music. Andre Shankar is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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192 cm
25
267 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zangief Zangief!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andre Shankar!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Zangief is predictable there
and Shankar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A low kick from Zangief is predictable there
and Shankar counters with a nice uppercut.
Shankar shoots in and bounces Zangief off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shankar wants to control from the top but Zangief keeps moving.
Shankar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shankar throwing strikes but missing.
Shankar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shankar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shankar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shankar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shankar prevents Zangief from getting back to his feet.
Shankar thows a big elbow that misses.
Shankar wants to control from the top but Zangief keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shankar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Shankar is working Zangief over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Shankar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zangief not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shankar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zangief throws a sloppy head kick
and Shankar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shankar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shankar wants to take a breather but Zangief is having none of it.
Shankar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zangief doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shankar.
Zangief wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shankar stands up out of the half guard.
A low kick from Zangief is predictable there
and Shankar counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Zangief!
Shankar dominating with strikes here.
It looks like Zangief Zangief has been cut.
Shankar is working for a guillotine from mount but Zangief frees his head quite easily.
Shankar moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Zangief has worked his arm free - good work by Zangief!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shankar lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Shankar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zangief Zangief's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shankar fails to land the takedown.
Zangief Zangief's cut is getting worse.
Andre Shankar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shankar tries for a takedown but Zangief circles away easily
enabling Zangief to counter with a crisp jab.
Zangief defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shankar.
Zangief Zangief has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Shankar.
Shankar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shankar thows a huge punch but Zangief dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shankar wants to take a breather but Zangief is having none of it.
Zangief keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shankar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zangief does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zangief is trying to get back to full guard.
Shankar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shankar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zangief has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shankar wants to work for an arm triangle but Zangief is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zangief is not content to let Shankar control the position.
Shankar is thwarting Zangief's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zangief wants to improve his position but Shankar is controlling well.
Zangief tries to kick Shankar off but Shankar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zangief is trying to get back to full guard.
Shankar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shankar maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Zangief could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Shankar has cracked it and Zangief is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Shankar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andre Shankar!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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