PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Dinu (ranked 394 p4p, 1019 weight class) and Rahim Shabazz (ranked 64 p4p, 138 weight class). Rahim Shabazz is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Dinu
vs
Shabazz

194 cm
40
215
44 - 15 - 0

187 cm
29
224
18 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Brooklyn Apothecary

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 44 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Dinu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rahim Shabazz!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinu tries to close the distance and clinch but Shabazz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shabazz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shabazz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dinu digs a good hook to Shabazz's body.
Shabazz takes a swing at Dinu's ribcage but misses.
Dinu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Shabazz has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Shabazz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dinu is looking to counter with head kicks.
Dinu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dinu duly obliges.
Shabazz misses with a two punch combination.

Shabazz clinches.
Shabazz misses with a body punch.
Shabazz cracks Dinu with a nice body shot.
Dinu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dinu lands a nice shot to the body.
Dinu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dinu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shabazz misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Dinu - that landed with a thud.
Dinu lands a hook that snaps the head of Shabazz backwards.
Shabazz tries to throw a body punch but Dinu avoids it by throwing Shabazz back against the cage.
Shabazz missing with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shabazz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Ryan Dinu has been cut.
Shabazz tries to work over Dinu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shabazz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinu's elbow.
Dinu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dinu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shabazz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dinus head.
Shabazz struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinu controls his hands.
Dinu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shabazz backwards.
Dinu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dinu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shabazz throws a head punch that misses.
Shabazz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Shabazz.
Dinu is pushing Shabazz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shabazz lands with a short shot to the head.
Dinu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dinu misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Dinu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shabazz presses Dinu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dinu.
Dinu throws a head punch that misses.
Shabazz struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinu controls his hands.
Shabazz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dinu lands a nice uppercut.
Shabazz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dinu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shabazz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shabazz lands a body shot.
Shabazz has a couple of punches blocked by Dinu.
Dinu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Shabazz as the two fighters clinch.
Dinu is breathing heavily.
A short right from Shabazz on the inside.
Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dinu is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Dinu fails to land.
Shabazz lands a body punch.
Shabazz tries to work over Dinu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shabazz.
Dinu misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Shabazz.

Shabazz gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Shabazz tries to pass to full mount but Dinu defends it.
Shabazz controlling the pace.
Shabazz passes the guard and advances to mount!
Shabazz trying to control but Dinu is having none of it.
Shabazz landing punches.
Shabazz looking to finish with strikes here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shabazz is trying to take his opponent's back.
Shabazz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dinu is looking to escape.

Shabazz working for a guillotine from mount but Dinu is in no mood to give up.
Shabazz dominating with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!

Shabazz goes for an armbar but Dinu turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dinu.
Dinu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Dinu gets to his feet. Shabazz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rahim Shabazz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Dinu's cut.
That's time! Dinu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dinu walks into a jab.
Shabazz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shabazz tries to clinch but Dinu is having none of it.
Dinu lands a nice shot that snaps Shabazz's head back.
Nice defenses there by Dinu.
Shabazz cracks Dinu with a good jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shabazz. Dinu does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Dinu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rahim Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shabazz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dinu avoids a kick to the body.
Shabazz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shabazz throws an overhand right that lands on Dinu's shoulder, as Dinu tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Dinu misses the target.
Dinu takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shabazz.
Dinu with a hook.
Shabazz wants to clinch up but Dinu keeps it at a distance.
Dinu tries to counter by clinching up but Shabazz breaks away and moves out of range.
Shabazz cracks Dinu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shabazz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Shabazz. Dinu shrugs it off though.
Shabazz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dinu is looking to clinch but Shabazz is avoiding it.
Shabazz connects with a crisp jab.

Dinu is rocked!
Shabazz moves forwards but Dinu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shabazz throws a jab when Dinu was well out of range.
Dinu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Shabazz moves into the clinch.
Shabazz tries to land knees in the clinch but Dinu avoids the damage to the body.
Shabazz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shabazz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shabazz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shabazz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dinu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shabazz.
Shabazz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shabazz.
Shabazz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dinu misses with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinu misses with some punches.
Shabazz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dinu scores with a shoulder strike.
Shabazz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Shabazz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shabazz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shabazz has a couple of punches blocked by Dinu.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shabazz.
A short right from Shabazz on the inside.
Dinu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shabazz is leaning against Dinu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shabazz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinu's elbow.
Shabazz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinu's elbow.
Dinu can't find room to land a body shot as Shabazz controls the action.
Dinu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rahim Shabazz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shabazz as Dinu tries to tie him up.
Dinu misses with a punch to the body.
Shabazz can't find room to land a body shot as Dinu controls the action.
Dinu misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Dinu fails to land.
Shabazz tries a body shot but Dinu blocks it.
Shabazz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dinu fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Dinu has Shabazz up against the cage in a clinch.
Shabazz can't find room to land a body shot as Dinu controls the action.
Shabazz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Shabazz.
Shabazz misses with a body punch.
Dinu misses with the head strike.
Shabazz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dinu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shabazz misses with some punches.
Dinu can't find room to land a body shot as Shabazz controls the action.
Shabazz tries to work over Dinu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shabazz trying to land knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Dinu.
Shabazz lands a nice shot to the body.
Shabazz prevents a body shot from Dinu.
Shabazz blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Dinu on the inside.
Shabazz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Shabazz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shabazz misses with a punch on the inside.
Shabazz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dinu misses with some punches.
Shabazz lands a nice uppercut.
Shabazz prevents a body shot from Dinu.
Dinu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dinu is defending well for now.
Dinu pushes Shabazz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dinu.
Shabazz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dinu has a couple of punches blocked by Shabazz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rahim Shabazz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryan Dinu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Shabazz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dinu.
Dinu throws a jab when Shabazz was well out of range.
Shabazz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shabazz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shabazz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shabazz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shabazz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shabazz feints and then cracks Dinu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dinu down.
Shabazz cracks a nice hook into Dinu's ribs.
Dinu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shabazz throws a body shot but no joy.
Dinu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dinu slips under a jab from Shabazz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shabazz.
Dinu moves forwards but Shabazz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Dinu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dinu checks a leg kick.
Shabazz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dinu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shabazz misses with a head kick.
Dinu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dinu slips under a jab from Shabazz.
Shabazz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dinu.
Shabazz scores with a nice body kick.
A left and a right from Dinu both land. Nice combination.
Shabazz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dinu scores with a head kick.
Rahim Shabazz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dinu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shabazz misses with a body shot.
It looked like Dinu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dinu pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shabazz back to the cage. Dinu follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dinu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shabazz looks to score with a jab to the body but Dinu is just out of range.
Shabazz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dinu was well out of range. Poor timing from Shabazz.
Dinu is looking to counter with head kicks.
Shabazz lands a slapping body shot.
Shabazz shoots in but no luck this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinu swats away the attempt to clinch by Shabazz.
Shabazz throws a sloppy head kick and Dinu moves out of range easily.

Shabazz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Shabazz is keen to just control but Dinu is a slippery customer.
Shabazz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Shabazz is working for a kimura but Dinu is defending it quite comfortably.
Shabazz trying to control the pace.
Dinu is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shabazz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dinu defends it well.

Shabazz is looking for a kimura but Dinu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shabazz to get the leverage.

Shabazz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shabazz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dinu defending well though.
Shabazz throwing shots but Dinu is blocking nicely.
Shabazz is trying to control. Dinu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shabazz wants to pass to mount but Dinu is defending the position.
Dinu is refusing to be controlled, as Shabazz sits in half guard.
Dinu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rahim Shabazz has got the better of the ground game so far.

Shabazz is working for a kimura but Dinu is defending it quite comfortably.

Shabazz seems to be looking for submissions.
Dinu is looking to escape.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rahim Shabazz really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Dinu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

The crowd cheers as Shabazz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dinu doesn't seem phased though.
Dinu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shabazz.
Shabazz throws a good cross that connects.

Dinu moves into range and clinches up with Shabazz.
Shabazz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shabazz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shabazz can't find room to land a body shot as Dinu controls the action.
Dinu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Dinu scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shabazz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dinu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Shabazz.
Nice body punch from Shabazz.
A nice left hand lands by Shabazz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shabazz misses with the head strike.
Shabazz struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinu controls his hands.
Shabazz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shabazz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinu's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shabazz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dinu tries to work over Shabazz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shabazz throws a punch but it's blocked by Dinu.
Shabazz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shabazz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A short right from Shabazz.
Shabazz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dinu.
Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shabazz scores with a shoulder strike.
Shabazz lands a nice shot to the body.
Shabazz works on Dinu's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Shabazz.
Dinu takes a knee to the side of the body.
Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shabazz digs a right hand underneath Dinu's ribcage. Dinu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shabazz scores with a shot to the side of Dinu's head.
Dinu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shabazz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shabazz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shabazz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dinu backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Shabazz.
Shabazz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dinu backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shabazz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dinu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shabazz scores a nice knee to the body.
Shabazz lands a shot to the body.
Dinu blocks an elbow strike from Shabazz.
Dinu has a couple of punches blocked by Shabazz.
Dinu struggles to land a body shot inside as Shabazz controls his hands.
Shabazz blocks a body shot from Dinu.
Shabazz lands a nice uppercut.
Shabazz lands a hook that snaps the head of Dinu backwards.
A short right from Shabazz.
Shabazz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dinu backwards.
Shabazz lands a left hand.
Shabazz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Dinu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shabazz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dinu seems to have got his legs back now.
A short right from Shabazz on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Shabazz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shabazz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dinu after a bit of a struggle.
Shabazz tries to land knees in the clinch but Dinu avoids the damage to the body.
Shabazz scores a nice knee to the body.
Shabazz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dinu's face.
Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dinu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shabazz lands with a right to the head.
Shabazz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dinu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dinu misses with some punches.
Dinu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shabazz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shabazz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shabazz lands a right hand.
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!
Shabazz scores with a knee to the head.
Dinu swings wildly with an uppercut but Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shabazz pushes Dinu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shabazz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dinus head.
Dinu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shabazz can't find room to land a body shot as Dinu controls the action.
Shabazz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shabazz lands with a light punch inside.
Shabazz is trying to pull guard but Dinu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ryan Dinu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rahim Shabazz.
Dinu avoiding damage as Shabazz throws knees to the body.
Dinu blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dinu lands a nice uppercut.
Shabazz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dinu blocks a body shot from Shabazz.
A right hook to the body lands for Dinu.
Dinu misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rahim Shabazz dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Dinu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Shabazz tries to bum rush Dinu with a series of wild strikes but Dinu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shabazz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dinu.
Shabazz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dinu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shabazz.
Nice uppercut lands for Shabazz. That snapped Dinu's head back.
Dinu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dinu tries to clinch up.
Shabazz throws a body shot but no joy.
Shabazz just misses with a punch to the body.
Dinu is looking to counter the offense by Shabazz and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shabazz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dinu manages to avoid it.
Shabazz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dinu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dinu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shabazz throws a jab but it's blocked by Dinu.
Dinu is looking for a counter combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shabazz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dinu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shabazz drops his hands momentarily and Dinu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shabazz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dinu slips a straight right by Shabazz.
Shabazz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shabazz moves forwards but Dinu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dinu takes one to the side of the head.
Shabazz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shabazz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dinu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Shabazz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dinu napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shabazz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dinu keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shabazz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dinu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Shabazz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shabazz throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ryan Dinu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rahim Shabazz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shabazz in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dinu being controlled for a moment.

Shabazz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dinu trying to remain calm as Shabazz controls from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shabazz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Shabazz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rahim Shabazz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shabazz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 45:50
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 45:50
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rahim Shabazz!
Rahim Shabazz managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.