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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shape Shifter (ranked 1393 p4p, 1225 weight class) and Ivan Bispen (ranked 187 p4p, 164 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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 25 - 24 - 1, fighting out of London, Shape Shifter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Bispen!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bispen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shifter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Shifter is trying to work for a kimura but Bispen is defending well.
Shifter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bispen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shifter.
Bispen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shifter stopping the sweep attempt from Bispen.
Shifter works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter is looking for a kimura here.
Shifter trying to pass the guard but Bispen defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bispen is trying to stand back up but Shifter is controlling him
Shifter looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Shifter looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bispen wants to control but Shifter is keeping busy.
Shifter scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bispen wants to control but Shifter is keeping busy.
Shifter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shifter is nestled in close to Bispen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bispen is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bispen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shifter.
Shifter seems to be working for a kimura but Bispen defends the submission attempt.
Shifter is working for a kimura but Bispen is defending it quite comfortably.
Shifter is nestled in close to Bispen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shifter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bispen is just riding it out for now. Shifter eventually gives up the hold.
Shifter is looking for a kimura but Bispen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shifter to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter thows a huge punch but Bispen dodges it nicely.
Shifter is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shifter is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bispen wants to get back to full guard.
Shifter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bispen is trying to control but can't.
Shifter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bispen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shifter is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is trying to work for a kimura but Bispen is defending well.
Shifter prevents Bispen from improving his position.
Shifter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bispen is looking to escape.
Bispen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bispen is trying to maintain the position but Shifter is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shifter is trying to work for a kimura but Bispen is defending well.
Bispen is looking for a sweep. Shifter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shape Shifter dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bispen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bispen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Shifter blocks a jab.
Bispen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shifter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bispen is fending him off so far but Shifter persists. Nope, Bispen circles away and we're back to standing.
Bispen connects with a right hand. Shifter shakes it off.
Bispen throws a series of punches but Shifter avoids them all with ease.
Bispen looks to land a right hand but Shifter moved out of range.
Shifter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bispen throws a series of punches but Shifter avoids them all with ease.
Bispen misses with a leg kick.
Shifter tries to counter with a takedown but Bispen is quick to defend against it.
Bispen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shifter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter works his way into side control.
Shifter is trying to get an arm triangle but Bispen is defending well.
Bispen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Shifter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shifter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bispen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bispen is trying to improve his position.
Shifter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bispen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bispen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shifter seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Bispen has recovered full guard.
Shifter forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter moves into full mount! Bispen won't be happy about that!
Shifter working for a guillotine from mount but Bispen is in no mood to give up.
Shifter cracks Bispen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Shifter wants to finish this one by submission but Bispen is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Shifter.
Shifter wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Shifter looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shifter jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bispen manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bispen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Bispen is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). 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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FIGHT
RATING
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