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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lance Legstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shape Shifter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Legstrong comes to the cage accompanied by Sable - Surf. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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219 lbs
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192 cm
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214 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lance Legstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Shape Shifter!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legstrong closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Shifter's guard.
Shifter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Legstrong forces his way into half guard.
Legstrong wants to pass the guard but Shifter is defending well.
Shifter actively working from the bottom here.
Legstrong is trying to control. Shifter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter gets back to full guard.
Legstrong trying to control but Shifter is working from the bottom.
Shifter will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legstrong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shifter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Legstrong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Legstrong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Legstrong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shifter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Legstrong has managed to get both his arms back between Shifter's legs - danger averted.
Legstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Legstrong stopping the sweep attempt from Shifter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shifter lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Shifter wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Legstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
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.
Shifter looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Legstrong passes into side control.
Shifter has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Shifter gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Legstrong working for a guillotine from mount but Shifter is in no mood to give up.
Shifter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Legstrong tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Legstrong prevents Shifter from getting the reversal.
Legstrong working for a submission but Shifter is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is wriggling around trying to escape.
Legstrong tries to control but Shifter wriggling away.
Shifter is in all sorts of trouble here.
Legstrong trying to control but Shifter is having none of it.
Legstrong is looking to work his way around to Shifter's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legstrong takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Shifter tries to roll but Legstrong sticks to his back.
Shifter staying busy and making it hard for Legstrong to control.
Legstrong working for the choke.
Legstrong tightening his grip on Shifter, looking for the choke.
Legstrong looking to break Shifter's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Shifter remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Legstrong will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Legstrong looking to hold on to the position here but Shifter rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Shifter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Legstrong dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Legstrong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shifter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Legstrong loads up on a big right hand but Shifter slips the punch.
Legstrong misses with an uppercut.
Legstrong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Legstrong's corner calls for a 1-2. Legstrong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shifter forces Legstrong back against the cage and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Legstrong.
Legstrong has a couple of punches blocked by Shifter.
Shifter blocks a body shot from Legstrong.
Shifter has Legstrong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Legstrong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Legstrong misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legstrong stalling.
Legstrong looking to slow down the pace here.
Shifter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Legstrong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shifter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Legstrong.
Lance Legstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legstrong misses with a looping left.
Legstrong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shifter ducks under a wild hook from Legstrong.
Shifter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Legstrong misses with an uppercut. Shifter saw that one coming.
Shifter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good exchange - Legstrong coming out on top.
Legstrong cracks Shifter with a good jab.
Legstrong moves into the clinch successfully.
Legstrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Shifter.
Shifter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lance Legstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shape Shifter.
Shifter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Legstrong lands a left hand.
Shifter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Legstrong working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Legstrong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shifter slips under a jab from Legstrong.
Legstrong backing away here, and Shifter unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Shifter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Legstrong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shifter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Legstrong.
Shifter feints a counter leg kick.
Shifter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Legstrong.
Shifter flicks out a counter leg kick but Legstrong steps away.
Shifter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Legstrong.
Legstrong catches Shifter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shifter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Legstrong.
Legstrong throws a hook to the side of Shifter's head but Shifter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shifter wants to clinch up but Legstrong keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shifter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shifter moves into range and clinches up with Legstrong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shifter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Legstrong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Legstrong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shifter.
Legstrong prevents the takedown attempt.
Legstrong is looking to control Shifter's arms but Shifter gets an underhook and turns him. Now Legstrong has his back to the cage.
Shifter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Legstrong walks away with a smile on his face. Shifter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Legstrong darts in looking for a takedown but Shifter gets double underhooks and turns Legstrong into the cage.
Shifter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shifter throws out a counter right but Legstrong avoids it with no problem.
Shifter wants to clinch up but Legstrong keeps it at a distance.
Legstrong swats away the attempt to clinch by Shifter.
As Shifter tries to get set, Legstrong tries to push him back and clinch up but Shifter manages to avoid the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legstrong lands an overhand right.
Legstrong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Legstrong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shifter doesn't manage to clinch there - Legstrong circles away.
Legstrong is looking to clinch but Shifter is avoiding it.
Legstrong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shifter defends it nicely.
Legstrong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shifter's waist but Shifter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Legstrong off to one side.
Shifter tries a quick counter leg kick but Legstrong is wise to it.
Legstrong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shifter can do to turn this around?
Legstrong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shifter.
A big left from Legstrong misses.
Shifter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A big left from Legstrong misses.
Shifter moves out of range as Legstrong strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Legstrong dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Shifter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Legstrong but Legstrong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Legstrong moves into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Legstrong.
Shifter is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Legstrong is defending well.
Shifter is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Legstrong pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lance Legstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shape Shifter.
Legstrong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shifter turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Shifter manages to end up in side control.
You can see the frustration on Legstrong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter is trying to get an arm triangle but Legstrong is defending well.
Shifter tries for a kimura but Legstrong is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter is trying to get an arm triangle but Legstrong is defending well.
Legstrong can't do much from the bottom here.
Shifter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shifter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Legstrong knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Legstrong is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at NexGen Fight Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Legstrong sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Legstrong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shifter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shifter's back!
Shifter is really stuck here.
Shifter manages to reverse the position and now he's in Legstrong's guard. Nice work there by Shifter.
Legstrong pulls Shifter in close to prevent any damage.
Legstrong is looking for a triangle but Shifter pushes his legs off easily.
Legstrong has Shifter pulled in close to control his posture.
Shifter chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter wants to pass the guard but Legstrong is keeping the position.
Legstrong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shifter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Legstrong is keeping the position for now.
Shifter is still trying to improve position.
Lance Legstrong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shifter slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Legstrong sneaks back into half guard.
Legstrong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legstrong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shifter is working away from the top position though.
Shifter is working for a kimura but Legstrong is defending it quite comfortably.
Legstrong gets full guard.
Legstrong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Shifter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shape Shifter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Legstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shape Shifter.
Well Legstrong 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance Legstrong!
In his post fight interview, Lance Legstrong started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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