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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rahim Shabazz (ranked 446 p4p, 575 weight class) and Bubba Jones (ranked 61 p4p, 79 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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187 cm 23 221 8 - 1 - 0 |
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175 cm 23 200 8 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling Excellent boxer Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler Decent boxing Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rahim Shabazz! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bubba Jones! The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jones tries for a takedown but Shabazz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones shoots in but Shabazz avoids the takedown attempt easily. Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving. Shabazz throws a hook but Jones blocks it. Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones blocks a head kick by Shabazz.
Rahim Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Shabazz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Shabazz misses. Jones scores with a hook. Shabazz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Bubba Jones has been cut. Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Shabazz's shoulder, as Shabazz tries to avoid the shot. It looked like Shabazz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Shabazz does a little dance to reset his feet. Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Shabazz is just out of range. The fighters circle, before Shabazz throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Jones's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Shabazz lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Rahim Shabazz! Rahim Shabazz retains his light heavyweight title! A victorious Rahim Shabazz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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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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