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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Shulenberg (ranked 24367 p4p, 4340 weight class) and Richard Head (ranked 535 p4p, 449 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Shulenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richard Head!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shulenberg is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Head.
It looks like Chris Shulenberg has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Head has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Head gets the takedown into side control.
Head taking a breather here.
Shulenberg is looking to regain half guard here but Head keeps moving and retains side control.
Head is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Shulenberg will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Shulenberg tries to bench press Head off him but Head keeps the position.
Head controlling the position from side mount.
Shulenberg really is a fat lump.
Head tries for a kimura but Shulenberg is defending well.
Shulenberg is looking for a sweep.
Shulenberg is working hard here to advance position.
Head trying to control the action but Shulenberg is working from the bottom.
Shulenberg is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Shulenberg tries to buck Head off but Head is having none of it.
Shulenberg is not content to let Head control the position.
Shulenberg is looking for a sweep.
Head is staying tight to Shulenberg's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shulenberg is not content to let Head control the position.
Head might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shulenberg haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Shulenberg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Head on the ground.
Head is looking to take a break and control but Shulenberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shulenberg is looking to regain half guard here but Head keeps moving and retains side control.
Head is looking to take a break and control but Shulenberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shulenberg tries to buck Head off but Head is having none of it.
Head controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shulenberg is trying to improve his position.
Head controls the position.
Head is looking to take a break and control but Shulenberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shulenberg is looking for a sweep.
Head is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Shulenberg will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Shulenberg is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Head controls the position.
Shulenberg tries to bench press Head off him but Head keeps the position.
Head is looking to take a break and control but Shulenberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Head tries to advance to mount but Shulenberg denies him.
You can see the frustration on Shulenberg's face as Head controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shulenberg is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Head dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Shulenberg's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Shulenberg misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Head to counter with a crisp jab.
Head scores with a jab to the body.
Shulenberg fails with a takedown attempt.
Head displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shulenberg.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Shulenberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shulenberg fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Head sprawls well initially but Shulenberg persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head manages to get to full guard.
Head is pulling down on Shulenberg's head to control his posture.
Head has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shulenberg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shulenberg stopping the sweep attempt from Head.
Head is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Head controlling the pace.
Head works his way into side control.
Head throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shulenberg tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Head presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Head sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Richard Head has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shulenberg keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Head throwing strikes here but Shulenberg is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Shulenberg is trying to escape the mount.
Head controlling his opponent.
Head tries to control but Shulenberg wriggling away.
Head misses with a head shot.
Head sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Head trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shulenberg can't escape the position.
Head trying to control but Shulenberg is having none of it.
Shulenberg is looking to get to half guard.
Head controlling the position easily from mount.
Head jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Shulenberg manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Shulenberg is trying to improve his 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.
Head wants to control but Shulenberg is keeping him busy.
Head taking a breather here.
Head is looking to take a break and control but Shulenberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shulenberg is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Head's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Head is looking to take a break and control but Shulenberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Head content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Head is trying to control. Shulenberg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Head showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chris Shulenberg's cut.
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!
Shulenberg dives in and grabs Head's left leg, looking for a takedown. Head pushes down on Shulenberg's head and hops out.
Head with the counter takedown but Shulenberg avoids it easily.
Shulenberg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Head as he jumps to the side.
Head lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shulenberg fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Shulenberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shulenberg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Head counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Head stuffs the takedown attempt from Shulenberg. Shulenberg gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shulenberg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Head.
Chris Shulenberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shulenberg shoots in but no luck this time.
Shulenberg misses with a takedown attempt
and Head counters with a two punch combo.
Shulenberg fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Head sprawls well initially but Shulenberg persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Head slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Head is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Head is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Head seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Shulenberg wants to improve his position but Head is controlling well.
Head passes to full mount!
Head controlling the position easily from mount.
Head trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Head looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shulenberg slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Head is looking to take a break and control but Shulenberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Head moves nicely into side control.
Shulenberg is looking to regain half guard here but Head keeps moving and retains side control.
Head postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Head trying to control the position but Shulenberg is working away.
Head moves into full mount!
Head looking to ground and pound but Shulenberg is blocking nicely.
Shulenberg can't escape the position.
Head controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head wants to control the pace but Shulenberg is squirming around nicely.
Head sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shulenberg is trying desperately to improve position.
Head is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Shulenberg is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shulenberg wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Head.
Head tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Head comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Head 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Head!
A relieved looking Richard Head thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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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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