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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between DJ Shaw (ranked 5973 p4p, 4132 weight class) and Abhidi Sharma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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130
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175 cm
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135
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, DJ Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Abhidi Sharma!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaw misses with a two punch combination.
Shaw throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sharma steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shaw.
Shaw looks for a takedown but Sharma sprawls well.
Shaw lands a head kick. Sharma smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sharma looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shaw misses with a takedown attempt
and Sharma counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sharma.
Sharma will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shaw up against the cage.
Sharma pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Sharma - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sharma prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharma stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sharma has Shaw pushed against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Sharma's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Abhidi Sharma.
Shaw fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sharma has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shaw shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sharma moves into the clinch.
Shaw being controlled against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sharma controlling the action here for a moment.
Sharma displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shaw up against the cage.
Sharma receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw taking a breather.
Sharma is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sharma just leaning against Shaw, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Abhidi Sharma.
Shaw feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sharma seems keen to control Shaw's posture.
Shaw wants to stand but Sharma has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sharma can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharma is pulling down on Shaw's head. It's preventing any offense from Shaw, at least for the moment.
Sharma is continuing to stall.
Sharma looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sharma seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shaw tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sharma sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shaw somewhat.
Sharma tries to counter with a clinch but Shaw shakes him off and moves away.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shaw changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sharma tries to avoid it but Shaw manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sharma to the ground. Sharma escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sharma closes the distance and clinches.
Come on Sharma - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shaw wants a takedown.
Sharma stalls.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sharma.
Sharma continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Sharma slowing the pace effectively.
Stalling in the clinch from Sharma.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Abhidi Sharma.
Sharma keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sharma tries to counter by closing the distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sharma closes the distance and pushes Shaw back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abhidi Sharma dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shaw tries to keep at a distance but Sharma has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sharma taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sharma slows down the pace here.
Shaw drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sharma pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sharma.
Shaw letting Sharma take a breather here.
Sharma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sharma stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Abhidi Sharma.
No luck for Shaw with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharma clinches up against the cage.
Sharma has Shaw pressed against the cage.
Sharma displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shaw up against the cage.
Sharma leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sharma is pushing Shaw up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sharma is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Abhidi Sharma.
Shaw tries to clinch but Sharma moves out of range.
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.
Sharma clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sharma stalling in the clinch.
Sharma slowing the pace effectively.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shaw letting Sharma take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Abhidi Sharma.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sharma but Sharma pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sharma moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Abhidi Sharma seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sharma slowing the pace effectively.
Sharma stalling in the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Shaw has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Sharma leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sharma stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sharma has Shaw pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Abhidi Sharma.
Shaw doesn't manage to clinch there - Sharma circles away.
Sharma closes the distance and pushes Shaw back into the cage.
Sharma holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sharma taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sharma gets underhooks to prevent Shaw's takedown attempt.
Sharma content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharma's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sharma.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Abhidi Sharma.
Shaw tries to keep at a distance but Sharma has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sharma holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sharma is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sharma has Shaw pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sharma just leaning against Shaw, taking a breather.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sharma.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Abhidi Sharma.
Sharma rushes Shaw and presses him up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abhidi Sharma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sharma rushes Shaw and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shaw is trying to break free.
Sharma is pushing Shaw up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sharma controlling the action here for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Shaw's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shaw tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sharma just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sharma taking a breather.
Sharma holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharma displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shaw up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Abhidi Sharma.
Sharma closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharma controlling the action here for a moment.
Sharma is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sharma displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shaw up against the cage.
Sharma controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Abhidi Sharma.
Shaw tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sharma sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shaw somewhat.
Abhidi Sharma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shaw has a takedown stuffed.
Sharma wants to counter with a clinch but Shaw pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Shaw. Those never looked like landing.
Shaw fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shaw misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shaw fails with the takedown
and Sharma moves into the clinch.
Sharma's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharma is pushing Shaw up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sharma prevents the takedown attempt.
Sharma dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sharma.
That's four 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.
Shaw looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sharma stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Abhidi Sharma.
Shaw changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sharma tries to avoid it but Shaw manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sharma to the ground. Sharma escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sharma has closed the distance and engaged Shaw in a clinch.
Sharma avoiding damage.
Sharma is struggling to control the position.
DJ Shaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sharma's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abhidi Sharma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sharma winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 25:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abhidi Sharma!
Abhidi Sharma thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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