PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bender Mein Armbach (ranked 1329 p4p, 1536 weight class) and Malik El Shabazz (ranked 182 p4p, 214 weight class). Mein Armbach comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman, Metallica. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Mein Armbach
vs
El Shabazz

181 cm
25
181
10 - 7 - 0

185 cm
27
183
13 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter
Brooklyn Apothecary

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bender Mein Armbach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Malik El Shabazz!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mein Armbach fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
El Shabazz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
El Shabazz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mein Armbach.
El Shabazz throws a poor cross that misses

and Mein Armbach decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in El Shabazz's guard.
Mein Armbach trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El Shabazz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mein Armbach is one step ahead there.
Mein Armbach pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. El Shabazz is keeping the position for now.
El Shabazz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach trying to control but El Shabazz is working from the bottom.
Mein Armbach forces his way into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mein Armbach missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mein Armbach throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
El Shabazz is not content to let Mein Armbach control the position.
El Shabazz tries to roll over but Mein Armbach keeps him under control.
El Shabazz trying to control but Mein Armbach postures up.
Mein Armbach takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mein Armbach is looking to stall here but El Shabazz recovers full guard.
Mein Armbach with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mein Armbach throwing strikes but missing.
Mein Armbach missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mein Armbach is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mein Armbach is looking to work some ground and pound but El Shabazz has wrist control.
Mein Armbach postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mein Armbach is in close to El Shabazz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mein Armbach preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Shabazz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mein Armbach missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
El Shabazz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mein Armbach throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mein Armbach 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.
Mein Armbach passes El Shabazz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
El Shabazz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach throws a strike but El Shabazz avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mein Armbach is looking to work some ground and pound but El Shabazz has wrist control.
Mein Armbach landing with the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mein Armbach throws a strike but El Shabazz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Mein Armbach escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. El Shabazz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mein Armbach is trying to keep El Shabazz in close.

Mein Armbach working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because El Shabazz has passed into half guard!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mein Armbach is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bender Mein Armbach dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mein Armbach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from El Shabazz.
A jab from El Shabazz misses.
A big right from El Shabazz misses.
El Shabazz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mein Armbach shoots in looking for a takedown but El Shabazz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mein Armbach's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from El Shabazz.
Mein Armbach pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mein Armbach drops his hands momentarily and El Shabazz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
El Shabazz lunges at Mein Armbach with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mein Armbach's hand.
El Shabazz slaps away a takedown attempt from Mein Armbach, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mein Armbach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but El Shabazz moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Mein Armbach. Beautiful body shot.
El Shabazz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mein Armbach steps to the side to avoid the strikes from El Shabazz.
That kick from El Shabazz tenderised Mein Armbach's leg. Mein Armbach is trying to keep his angry face on.
El Shabazz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Mein Armbach throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Mein Armbach.
It looked like Mein Armbach wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
El Shabazz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mein Armbach moves out of range as El Shabazz strikes.
Mein Armbach changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
El Shabazz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
El Shabazz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mein Armbach eats them both and turns towards El Shabazz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
El Shabazz misses with a straight right.
El Shabazz swings widly with a right hand
and Mein Armbach counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mein Armbach takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mein Armbach is looking to wear down El Shabazz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A solid leg kick lands there for El Shabazz.
Mein Armbach ducks under a wild hook from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz tests Mein Armbach's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Mein Armbach shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mein Armbach stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed El Shabazz's head.
Mein Armbach tries to pass the half guard into mount. El Shabazz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
El Shabazz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mein Armbach.

El Shabazz is defending against the submission attempts here by Mein Armbach.
El Shabazz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mein Armbach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Shabazz is not content to let Mein Armbach control the position.

Mein Armbach is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. El Shabazz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mein Armbach.
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. Mein Armbach connects with a nice short shot to El Shabazz's temple.
El Shabazz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mein Armbach landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's four 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.
Mein Armbach drops an elbow to the side of El Shabazz's head.
Mein Armbach throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
El Shabazz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
El Shabazz has hold of Mein Armbach's hands but Mein Armbach slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mein Armbach missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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. Mein Armbach connects with a nice short shot to El Shabazz's temple.
El Shabazz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mein Armbach tries to pass the half guard into mount. El Shabazz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Malik El Shabazz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

El Shabazz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
El Shabazz throws out a counter right but Mein Armbach avoids it with no problem.
Mein Armbach throws a body punch but El Shabazz moves out of range.
El Shabazz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
El Shabazz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
El Shabazz missing with a left hand there. Mein Armbach was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mein Armbach feinted with a counter takedown.
Mein Armbach ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mein Armbach cracks a nice hook into El Shabazz's ribs.
Malik El Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El Shabazz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mein Armbach shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts El Shabazz as he jumps to the side.
El Shabazz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
El Shabazz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz scores with the left hand. Mein Armbach knows he should have avoided that one.
El Shabazz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab lands there for El Shabazz.
El Shabazz slaps away a takedown attempt from Mein Armbach, before circling back to the center of the mat.
El Shabazz throws out a counter right but Mein Armbach avoids it with no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
El Shabazz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mein Armbach missing with a left hand there. El Shabazz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mein Armbach swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mein Armbach just misses with a punch to the body.
El Shabazz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mein Armbach.
El Shabazz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Mein Armbach counter with a right hand.
El Shabazz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mein Armbach moves away.
El Shabazz looks to throw the jab but Mein Armbach is out of range.
Mein Armbach fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bender Mein Armbach. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mein Armbach takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
El Shabazz thows a left - swing and a miss!
El Shabazz stuffs the takedown attempt from Mein Armbach. Mein Armbach gets slowly back to his feet.
El Shabazz throws a body punch but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
Mein Armbach is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Shabazz throws a hook to the side of Mein Armbach's head but Mein Armbach sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mein Armbach slips under a jab.
El Shabazz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mein Armbach checks it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Mein Armbach misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from El Shabazz. Mein Armbach does a little dance to reset his feet.
El Shabazz scores with a jab.
Mein Armbach throws a body shot but no joy.
Mein Armbach steps to the side to avoid the strikes from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz throws a body shot but no joy.
Mein Armbach connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick lands for Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach looks to score with a jab to the body but El Shabazz is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from El Shabazz misses the target.
Mein Armbach drops his hands momentarily and El Shabazz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
El Shabazz lunges at Mein Armbach with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mein Armbach's hand.
El Shabazz tries to score with a low kick but Mein Armbach moves his leg out of the way.
Mein Armbach lands with a right hand.
Mein Armbach connects with a body shot that sends El Shabazz's belly button to the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Shabazz swings for the body but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
El Shabazz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A swing and a miss from El Shabazz.
Mein Armbach uses good head movement to avoid the hook from El Shabazz.
A nice leg kick lands there from El Shabazz.
Mein Armbach swings for the body but El Shabazz moves out of range.
El Shabazz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
El Shabazz misses with a looping left.
Mein Armbach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but El Shabazz was well out of range. Poor timing from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach with a jab.
El Shabazz thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Mein Armbach was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Nice shot lands for Mein Armbach.
It looks like Mein Armbach has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A big left from El Shabazz misses.
El Shabazz thuds a left hand into Mein Armbach's body.
Mein Armbach avoids the body shot from El Shabazz.
Malik El Shabazz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from El Shabazz.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
El Shabazz slips a jab from Mein Armbach.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from El Shabazz! But no joy.
Mein Armbach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but El Shabazz manages to avoid it.
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!
El Shabazz misses with a straight left.
El Shabazz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mein Armbach swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mein Armbach missing with a left hand there. El Shabazz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
El Shabazz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mein Armbach with a body shot.
Malik El Shabazz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
El Shabazz looks to score with a jab to the body but Mein Armbach is just out of range.
A big right from El Shabazz misses.
El Shabazz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mein Armbach manages to avoid it.
El Shabazz misses with a hook. Mein Armbach ducked under it nicely.
El Shabazz looks to land a right hand but Mein Armbach moved out of range.
It looked like Mein Armbach wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mein Armbach needs to keep his hands up - El Shabazz had a free shot at his head there.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
El Shabazz lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malik El Shabazz really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

El Shabazz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mein Armbach paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mein Armbach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but El Shabazz manages to avoid it.
Mein Armbach with a nice cross.
El Shabazz stuns Mein Armbach with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mein Armbach uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mein Armbach's head backwards.
Mein Armbach tries to bum rush El Shabazz with a series of wild strikes but El Shabazz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
El Shabazz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and El Shabazz wants it to stay on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mein Armbach. El Shabazz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mein Armbach throws a body punch but El Shabazz moves out of range.
Mein Armbach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by El Shabazz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach darts in looking for a takedown but El Shabazz gets double underhooks and turns Mein Armbach into the cage.
Mein Armbach misses with a body punch.
El Shabazz lands a knee to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mein Armbach - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
El Shabazz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mein Armbach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Mein Armbach blocks it.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, El Shabazz scores with a nice short uppercut.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A left hand lands to the body for El Shabazz.
El Shabazz blocks a body shot from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach tries for a takedown but El Shabazz manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bender Mein Armbach. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Shabazz lands a nice knee to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mein Armbach is trying to pull guard but El Shabazz has him pressed against the cage.
El Shabazz landing knees to the head.
Mein Armbach swings wildly with an uppercut but El Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mein Armbach is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but El Shabazz is keeping busy.
El Shabazz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
El Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mein Armbach has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Mein Armbach has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics El Shabazz uses from the top position.
El Shabazz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mein Armbach swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Mein Armbach had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. El Shabazz defends it easily.
Mein Armbach is looking to sweep but instead, El Shabazz has passed into half guard.
El Shabazz trying to pass the guard but Mein Armbach defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Shabazz is controlling the pace.
Mein Armbach moves into full guard.
El Shabazz pushes down on Mein Armbach's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mein Armbach is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mein Armbach gets back to full guard.
El Shabazz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
El Shabazz is pushing down on Mein Armbach's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mein Armbach is fighting to maintain full guard but El Shabazz has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malik El Shabazz dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Mein Armbach's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

A telegraphed right hand from Mein Armbach misses the target.
Mein Armbach fails to land the takedown.
Mein Armbach lands a nice hook to El Shabazz's body. El Shabazz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mein Armbach on the wrong end of a nice hook.
El Shabazz with a hook.
Mein Armbach missing with a left hand there. El Shabazz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
El Shabazz throws a chopping leg kick but Mein Armbach manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
El Shabazz missing with a left hand there. Mein Armbach was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mein Armbach takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach moves out of range as El Shabazz strikes.
Mein Armbach bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mein Armbach on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mein Armbach shoots and misses
and El Shabazz counters with a nice uppercut.
Mein Armbach checks a leg kick nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mein Armbach misses with an uppercut.
Mein Armbach connects with the punch.
Mein Armbach lands with a right hand.
El Shabazz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mein Armbach sees it coming and avoids it easily.
El Shabazz lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from El Shabazz. Mein Armbach does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mein Armbach on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
El Shabazz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheers as El Shabazz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mein Armbach doesn't seem phased though.
Mein Armbach misses with a telegraphed body shot
and El Shabazz counters with a stiff right hand.
Mein Armbach doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
El Shabazz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
El Shabazz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mein Armbach blocks a jab.
Mein Armbach keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mein Armbach is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mein Armbach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Shabazz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mein Armbach back to the cage. El Shabazz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
El Shabazz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
El Shabazz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
El Shabazz leaves Mein Armbach with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bender Mein Armbach. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Shabazz throws a chopping leg kick but Mein Armbach manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mein Armbach looks to land a right hand but El Shabazz moved out of range.
Mein Armbach looks to score with a jab to the body but El Shabazz is just out of range.
El Shabazz is looking for the big counter here.
A combination from El Shabazz does no damage.
El Shabazz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mein Armbach staying out of range there.
El Shabazz throws the left hand but Mein Armbach avoids the punch easily.
Mein Armbach closes this distance looking for a takedown but El Shabazz circles away.
El Shabazz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mein Armbach connects with a body shot.
Mein Armbach throws a body punch but El Shabazz moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Shabazz lands with an overhand left.
El Shabazz misses with a low kick.
El Shabazz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
El Shabazz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mein Armbach doesn't seem bothered though.
El Shabazz throws a shot to the body.
Mein Armbach throws a series of punches but El Shabazz avoids them all with ease.
Mein Armbach uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut.
Mein Armbach slips under a jab from El Shabazz.

Mein Armbach closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into El Shabazz's guard.
El Shabazz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mein Armbach is looking to work some ground and pound but El Shabazz has wrist control.
Mein Armbach tries to free his leg and advance position but El Shabazz is retaining full guard.
El Shabazz is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach tries to free his leg and advance position but El Shabazz is retaining full guard.
Bender Mein Armbach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mein Armbach postures up in El Shabazz's guard and throws a big left but El Shabazz blocks it.
El Shabazz looking for a sweep. Not yet El Shabazz, not yet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mein Armbach fails to land with a series of punches.
Mein Armbach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but El Shabazz was well out of range. Poor timing from Mein Armbach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mein Armbach on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mein Armbach misses with a looping left.
El Shabazz lands a glancing blow to the side of Mein Armbach's head.
Malik El Shabazz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
El Shabazz connects with a right hand. Mein Armbach shakes it off.
El Shabazz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mein Armbach sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mein Armbach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but El Shabazz was well out of range. Poor timing from Mein Armbach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malik El Shabazz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think El Shabazz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 47:48
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik El Shabazz!
Malik El Shabazz spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.