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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Renilio Gracie Slaughter (ranked 4506 p4p, 411 weight class) and Mustapha Shiit (ranked 6079 p4p, 502 weight class). Renilio Gracie Slaughter had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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169 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Renilio Gracie Slaughter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mustapha Shiit!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shiit scores with a hook to the body. Gracie Slaughter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gracie Slaughter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shiit on the side of the head.
Shiit misses with a body shot.
Renilio Gracie Slaughter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie Slaughter misses with a hook. Shiit ducked under it nicely.
Shiit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gracie Slaughter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie Slaughter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shiit swings for the body but Gracie Slaughter moves out of range.
Gracie Slaughter lands with a shot to the body.
Shiit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shiit lands a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shiit, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie Slaughter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shiit circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie Slaughter throws an off balance right hand
and Shiit counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gracie Slaughter!
Shiit is putting a hurting on Gracie Slaughter here, landing some big shots from side control.
Shiit misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Shiit lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Shiit is putting a hurting on Gracie Slaughter here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gracie Slaughter is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie Slaughter prevents Shiit from moving into mount.
Shiit controlling the position from side mount.
Shiit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shiit working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Check out the look on Shiit's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Shiit working away.
Shiit is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie Slaughter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie Slaughter tries to bench press Shiit off him but Shiit keeps the position.
Gracie Slaughter sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Shiit wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie Slaughter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie Slaughter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shiit is working away from the top position though.
Shiit lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shiit tries to pass to full mount but Gracie Slaughter defends it.
Shiit not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shiit moves nicely into side control.
Shiit lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gracie Slaughter down.
Shiit tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gracie Slaughter is trying to control Shiit's posture but Shiit avoids it.
My spies in Big Bear Fight Factory inform me that Shiit has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiit is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie Slaughter is defending well.
Shiit cracks Gracie Slaughter with a big elbow.
Gracie Slaughter takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Shiit working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gracie Slaughter manages to get back to half guard.
Shiit uses his free foot to push down on Gracie Slaughter's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gracie Slaughter.
A nice elbow there by Shiit.
Gracie Slaughter working to try and regain half guard.
Gracie Slaughter regains half guard.
Shiit drops an elbow to the side of Gracie Slaughter's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie Slaughter is looking to control Shiit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie Slaughter avoid being mounted?
Gracie Slaughter is looking to improve his position.
Shiit trying to pass the guard but Gracie Slaughter defending well.
Shiit is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ground and pound from Shiit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shiit connects with a nice short shot to Gracie Slaughter's temple.
Shiit is nestled in close to Gracie Slaughter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shiit lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gracie Slaughter is rocked!
Shiit slips a nice elbow through Gracie Slaughter's hands, connecting with Gracie Slaughter's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mustapha Shiit dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gracie Slaughter thows a leg kick but Shiit checks it
and Shiit counters with a single leg into guard. Gracie Slaughter didn't expect that.
Shiit postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gracie Slaughter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie Slaughter wants to sweep here but Shiit controlling him for the moment.
Gracie Slaughter keeping moving, preventing Shiit from controlling successfully.
Shiit postures up and lands a big shot to Gracie Slaughter's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie Slaughter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shiit is aware though and is defending well.
Shiit content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mustapha Shiit has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie Slaughter has momentary wrist control but Shiit slips an elbow through the middle.
Shiit postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiit trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie Slaughter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shiit with a nice head shot there.
Shiit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shiit pushes down on Gracie Slaughter's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shiit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shiit is trying to control. Gracie Slaughter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie Slaughter is trying to get back to full guard.
Shiit lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie Slaughter manages to get to full guard.
Shiit trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shiit with a nice head shot there.
Shiit is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie Slaughter has wrist control.
Shiit working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie Slaughter's head.
Gracie Slaughter looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Shiit has picked Gracie Slaughter up and slammed him! Gracie Slaughter can't keep hold of the triangle and Shiit manages to pass to side control!
Shiit trying to control the position but Gracie Slaughter is working away.
Gracie Slaughter struggling a bit here.
Gracie Slaughter prevents Shiit from improving position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie Slaughter regains half guard.
Gracie Slaughter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shiit slips a nice elbow through Gracie Slaughter's hands, connecting with Gracie Slaughter's forehead.
Shiit working Gracie Slaughter over with strikes.
Shiit lands with a punch from half guard.
Oh Gracie Slaughter is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gracie Slaughter taking some punishment here, with Shiit in his half guard.
Shiit is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie Slaughter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shiit lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Gracie Slaughter quite badly. Gracie Slaughter pulls Shiit in close trying to recover. Shiit postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Gracie Slaughter on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Gracie Slaughter doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mustapha Shiit!
During a confident post fight interview, Mustapha Shiit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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