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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Shorts (ranked 3152 p4p, 2963 weight class) and Jesus Villanueva (ranked 359 p4p, 340 weight class). Jesus Villanueva will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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183 cm 19 220 2 - 1 - 0 |
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195 cm 19 285 2 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling Basic striking Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt Excellent boxer Granite chin |
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Henry Shorts! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesus Villanueva! The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Shorts shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Villanueva is trying to defend but Shorts finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Shorts slips a nice elbow through Villanueva's hands, connecting with Villanueva's forehead. Shorts thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Shorts throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Shorts working Villanueva over with strikes. Shorts drops an elbow to the side of Villanueva's head. Shorts trying to control from half guard but Villanueva is working away. Shorts throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shorts is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Villanueva! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Shorts unloading with bombs! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Villanueva really wants to buck Shorts off and get back to his feet. We've been hearing that Shorts has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Shorts dominating with strikes here. Shorts content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Villanueva taking shots to the head. Shorts in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Shorts looking to control but Villanueva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Shorts looking to control and managing it successfully. Shorts's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Shorts with good strikes from the mount here! Shorts breaks from Villanueva's wrist control and lands an elbow. Shorts lands with some strikes. The referee warns Villanueva that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Shorts cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Shorts lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Villanueva hang on? Shorts throws some wild stikes that Villanueva manages to avoid easily.
Villanueva is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Shorts is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Villanueva can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Shorts looking to finish Villanueva with some ground and pound. This is bad for Villanueva!
Villanueva is rocked! Shorts postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Villanueva is out cold - huge knockout for Shorts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Henry Shorts! An out of breath Henry Shorts thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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