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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Rocksteady (ranked 1559 p4p, 2064 weight class) and Shape Shifter (ranked 209 p4p, 263 weight class). Rocksteady kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Red Right Hand. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Shape Shifter was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Rocksteady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Shape Shifter!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocksteady scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shifter doesn't seem bothered though.
Rocksteady misses with a left hand
and Shifter counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shifter.
Rocksteady keeping full guard, as Shifter tries to pass.
Rocksteady might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rocksteady pulls Shifter in to control the position.
Rocksteady not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shifter has gone for a leg lock! Rocksteady slips out almost immediately though and dives into Shifter's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shifter keeping full guard, as Rocksteady tries to pass.
Shifter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rocksteady defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rocksteady gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rocksteady got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shifter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rocksteady has managed to get both his arms back between Shifter's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rocksteady is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Shifter.
Rocksteady in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Shifter trying to remain calm as Rocksteady controls from the top position.
Rocksteady working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shifter is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rocksteady connects with a decent elbow.
Shifter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shifter is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rocksteady's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rocksteady is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rocksteady lands with a punch from half guard.
Rocksteady works his foot free and advances to mount.
Shifter is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shifter regains half guard.
Rocksteady prevents Shifter from improving his position.
Shifter actively working from the bottom here.
Shifter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter has hold of Rocksteady's hands but Rocksteady slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shifter looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Rocksteady pushes past his half guard into mount!
Shifter working to try and regain half guard.
Rocksteady landing strikes from the mount.
Rocksteady can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shifter is looking to escape.
Shifter is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rocksteady working the ground and pound effectively.
Rocksteady with shots to the head and body - Shifter looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifter tries to reverse the position but Rocksteady maintains control.
Rocksteady looking to control but Shifter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rocksteady looking to finish Shifter with some ground and pound. This is bad for Shifter!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rocksteady working Shifter over with strikes here.
Shifter is looking to improve his position but Rocksteady isn't that keen on the idea.
Shifter tries to improve his position but instead Rocksteady has taken his back!
Shifter can't escape the position.
Rocksteady tries to keep control of the position but Shifter is staying busy.
Rocksteady softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Shifter is rocked!
Rocksteady has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Shifter is still in real trouble! Can Rocksteady finish him?
Shifter tries to escape but Rocksteady has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Shifter seems to have recovered his senses.
Rocksteady working for a choke but Shifter is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Rocksteady dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rocksteady tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shifter was well out of range. Poor timing from Rocksteady.
Shifter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Rocksteady - just one landing.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The fighters circling - Rocksteady throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rocksteady gets caught napping as Shifter dives in and scores a takedown. Rocksteady manages to retain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocksteady bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shifter's guard.
Rocksteady wants to pass the guard but Shifter is keeping the position.
Shifter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rocksteady doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rocksteady manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rocksteady is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Shifter.
Shifter is looking to regain half guard here but Rocksteady keeps moving and retains side control.
Rocksteady wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shifter keeps working.
James Rocksteady overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shifter is trying to get back to half guard.
Rocksteady tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shifter is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shifter takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Shifter gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Shifter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shifter strikes from the bottom but Rocksteady uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Rocksteady is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shifter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocksteady trying to control the action but Shifter is working from the bottom.
Shifter is trying to improve his position.
Shifter sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rocksteady is taking a breather. Shifter says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Shifter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shifter throws a strike from the bottom but Rocksteady passes into side control!
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.
Shifter manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Shifter with the ground and pound but Rocksteady uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Rocksteady looking to control.
Shifter pushing down on Rocksteady's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rocksteady is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shifter can do to turn this around?
Shifter working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rocksteady regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rocksteady seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rocksteady is adopting a defensive guard.
Shifter slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocksteady manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rocksteady moves into full mount! Shifter won't be happy about that!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Rocksteady dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rocksteady misses with a straight right.
Shifter dives in for a single leg takedown but Rocksteady sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rocksteady shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shifter manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Shifter working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rocksteady has passed into half guard!
Shifter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rocksteady works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Shifter is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rocksteady lands some shots froms side control.
Shifter tries to buck Rocksteady off but Rocksteady is having none of it.
Rocksteady landing strikes.
Rocksteady blocks the strikes from Shifter.
Shifter is looking for a sweep.
Rocksteady is looking to take a break and control but Shifter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shifter tries to bench press Rocksteady off him but Rocksteady keeps the position.
James Rocksteady is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocksteady wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shifter keeps working.
Shifter is looking for a sweep.
Rocksteady lands some shots froms side control.
Rocksteady wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shifter keeps working.
Shifter is looking for a sweep.
Shifter is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rocksteady off and has taken his back!
Rocksteady wants to escape the position.
Rocksteady is working hard here to advance position.
Shifter is looking for the choke from the back position but Rocksteady is controlling his hands well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter avoiding Rocksteady 's attempts to control his hands.
Rocksteady tries to escape but Shifter has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Shifter has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rocksteady has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
I really don't envy Rocksteady right now.
Shifter is not going to allow Rocksteady to sit and survive in this position.
Shifter has his arm under Rocksteady's chin here. Game over son! Shifter squeezes tightly and Rocksteady is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shape Shifter!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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