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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Michaels (ranked 2894 p4p, 345 weight class) and One Wonder (ranked 4268 p4p, 428 weight class). Michaels kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sexy Boy. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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195 lbs
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192 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shawn Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, One Wonder!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Michaels is defended easily by Wonder.
Wonder connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Shawn Michaels has been cut.
Michaels dives in and grabs Wonder's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wonder pushes down on Michaels's head and hops out.
We've been hearing reports that Michaels has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wonder fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Michaels looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Michaels dives in for a single leg takedown but Wonder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wonder's coach down at The Pit was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wonder's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Michaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wonder lands a slapping body shot.
Wonder fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Michaels looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wonder connects with a good right hand that stumbles Michaels. Michaels circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wonder works Michaels's body with a nice hook.
Wonder cracks Michaels with a right hand to the side of the head.
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!
Michaels drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Michaels is breathing heavily.
Wonder tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michaels is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wonder knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wonder prevents Michaels from improving position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonder is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Michaels working the head with strikes.
Michaels lands some shots froms side control.
Michaels has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wonder is trying to get back to half guard.
Michaels lands an elbow.
Michaels throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels tries to move to mount but Wonder blocks the move with his legs.
Wonder avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Michaels.
Michaels is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Wonder is trying to escape and Michaels transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Wonder is forced to tap! Nice work there by Michaels! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shawn Michaels!
A very excited looking Shawn Michaels rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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