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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Habanero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shamrock comes to the cage accompanied by Jimmy Eat World - Bleed American. Habanero has chosen NERD - Rockstar as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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171 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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196 cm
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219 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyler Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rafael Habanero!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock checks a low kick from Habanero.
A good leg kick by Habanero.
Habanero drops Shamrock with a beautiful combination! Shamrock stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Habanero is looking for the KO!
It looks like Tyler Shamrock has been cut.
Rafael Habanero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Habanero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Habanero.
Shamrock gets a takedown into half guard.
Habanero tries to kick Shamrock off but Shamrock keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shamrock controlling the pace.
Shamrock is looking to advance position but Habanero won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Habanero gets back to full guard.
Shamrock stops Habanero from standing up.
Shamrock wants to control from the top but Habanero keeps moving.
Shamrock throws and elbow that misses. Habanero uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shamrock's guard. Nice move by Habanero!
Habanero is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shamrock has Habanero pulled in close to control his posture.
Habanero trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamrock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Habanero seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Habanero trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamrock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shamrock might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shamrock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Habanero trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shamrock's guard.
Shamrock keeping moving, preventing Habanero from controlling successfully.
Shamrock looking to control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Shamrock scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Habanero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyler Shamrock's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Habanero stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Habanero wants it to stay on the feet.
Shamrock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Habanero.
Shamrock slips a jab and a cross from Habanero.
Habanero misses with a series of wild punches.
Habanero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Shamrock is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Habanero's half guard.
Shamrock sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Habanero defending well though.
Habanero wants to improve his position but Shamrock is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Habanero wants to get back to his feet.
Habanero keeping hold of Shamrock's head, controlling as best he can.
Shamrock is trying to control. Habanero wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shamrock is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shamrock perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shamrock sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Habanero defending well though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Habanero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Habanero pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range and Habanero settles back down.
Rafael Habanero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shamrock tries to score a power double leg takedown but Habanero sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shamrock somewhat.
Habanero is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Habanero misses.
Habanero fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shamrock shoots in looking for a takedown. Habanero tries to sprawl out of it but Shamrock keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Habanero manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Shamrock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shamrock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shamrock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Habanero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shamrock takes one on the button.
Shamrock scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Shamrock stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Habanero moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Habanero being controlled here, momentarily.
Shamrock trying to control but Habanero is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rafael Habanero will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tyler Shamrock's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Habanero swinging wildly here.
Habanero lands a with a good body shot.
Habanero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shamrock.
Habanero throws a nice looking combination but Shamrock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Habanero lunges at Shamrock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shamrock's hand.
Shamrock throws out a leg kick but Habanero moves out of range and Shamrock only half commits.
A looping hook to the body misses from Habanero. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Habanero misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Habanero tries to avoid it but Shamrock manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Habanero to the ground. Habanero escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Habanero. No joy for Shamrock on that attempt.
Rafael Habanero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shamrock scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Shamrock is looking to advance position but Habanero won't allow it.
Habanero moves into full guard.
Habanero is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shamrock wants to control from the top but Habanero keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Habanero wants to sweep here but Shamrock controlling him for the moment.
Habanero wants to stand but Shamrock is controlling the position.
Shamrock is standing up over Habanero. Habanero looks to escape but Shamrock dives into side control.
Shamrock is looking to take a break and control but Habanero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock is really struggling to control Habanero but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Habanero misses with an uppercut.
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.
Shamrock tries to clinch but Habanero moves out of range.
Habanero is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Shamrock shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Habanero as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Shamrock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Habanero.
Shamrock is trying hard to land a takedown here. Habanero sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Habanero jabs at Shamrock's body.
Habanero's corner calls for a 1-2. Habanero obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A leg kick checked by Habanero.
Habanero lands a big head kick that sends Shamrock tumbling to the mat! Habanero takes a step backwards and waves Shamrock back to his feet - he wants the finish!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Habanero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Habanero winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Habanero!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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