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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Another Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, New york . Steven Shaw is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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265 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Another Guy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 2, fighting out of London, Steven Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy shoots in looking for a takedown. Shaw tries to sprawl out of it but Guy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shaw manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Guy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Guy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shaw pinned against the cage. Shaw gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy swinging wildly here.
Guy shoots for a double leg takedown but Shaw sprawls well. He's pushed Guy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Another Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shaw as he jumps to the side.
Guy closes the distance and clinches up with Shaw, looking for a takedown. Guy pushes Shaw against the cage but Shaw circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
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.
Guy fails to land the takedown.
Guy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Guy shoots in and bounces Shaw off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Guy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy wants to control from the top but Shaw keeps moving.
Guy wants to stand but Shaw has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Guy has gone for a leg lock! Shaw slips out almost immediately though and dives into Guy's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Guy is on top in guard.
Guy trying to control but Shaw is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shaw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Guy.
Guy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Shaw looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Shaw looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Shaw!
Guy is looking to reverse the position.
Shaw stands up and beckons Guy to his feet.
Guy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shaw defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Shaw dominated that round.
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.
Guy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Shaw is letting Guy control him for a moment.
Guy prevents Shaw from escaping the position.
Guy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shaw, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw is trying to escape the position but Guy is controlling the position.
Guy wants to control but Shaw is keeping him busy.
Guy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shaw, who protects the arm well.
Guy trying to control the action but Shaw is working from the bottom.
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.
Guy tries for a kimura but Shaw is defending well.
Shaw managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Guy.
Guy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shaw knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Guy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Guy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Another Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guy moves in looking to clinch but Shaw pushes him off.
Shaw takes a swing at Guy's ribcage but misses.
Shaw leaves Guy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shaw sprawls well. Shaw wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Guy gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Another Guy dominated that second round.
That's time! Guy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Guy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shaw's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shaw's head.
Guy wants to pass to mount but Shaw is defending the position.
Guy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy is keen to just control but Shaw is a slippery customer.
Guy is looking for a kimura but Shaw is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Guy to get the leverage.
Guy wants to free his trapped foot but Shaw is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Shaw regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Guy.
Guy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Shaw swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shaw swings for the body but Guy moves out of range.
Shaw keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shaw slaps away a takedown attempt from Guy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw keeps the fight on the outside.
Shaw scores with a one two! Guy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Guy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shaw but Shaw pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Another Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guy closes the distance and clinches up with Shaw, looking for a takedown. Guy pushes Shaw against the cage but Shaw circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Guy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Guy closes the distance and clinches up with Shaw, looking for a takedown. Guy pushes Shaw against the cage but Shaw circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Guy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Guy looking to control but Shaw is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guy looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Another Guy clearly takes 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.
Guy shoots for a takedown but Shaw saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Guy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shaw as he jumps to the side.
Shaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guy moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy shoots in for a takedown but Shaw shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Another Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shaw swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Another Guy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shaw misses with a straight left.
Shaw defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Guy.
Shaw displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Guy.
Guy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shaw circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Guy shoots in and drives through. Shaw sprawls well.
Guy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shaw swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Guy is defended easily by Shaw.
No luck for Guy with that takedown attempt.
Jab, jab by Shaw - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shaw swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Guy avoids the body shot from Shaw.
Guy leaves Shaw with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Guy shoots and misses
enabling Shaw to counter with a crisp jab.
Guy wants to clinch
and Shaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Guy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Guy misses with a takedown attempt
and Shaw counters with a stiff right hand.
Guy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shaw counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Shaw dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Shaw takes a swing at Guy's ribcage but misses.
Shaw misses the shot to the body.
Guy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shaw makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Guy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Guy thows a huge punch but Shaw dodges it nicely.
Shaw is not content to let Guy control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy works his way into side control.
Shaw tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Guy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee asks Guy politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Guy prefers to stall for the moment though.
Shaw is not content to let Guy control the position.
Guy throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Guy lands some shots froms side control.
Guy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shaw knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Guy advances to mount.
Shaw is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Guy goes for an armbar but Shaw turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Shaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy has his foot on Shaw's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shaw works his way back into a safe position though.
Guy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shaw's guard.
Guy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shaw is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shaw has escaped and now he's on top!
Guy looking for a guillotine here but Shaw defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy 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.
Guy is looking for a triangle but Shaw pushes his legs off easily.
Guy has his foot on Shaw's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shaw works his way back into a safe position though.
Shaw gets to his feet. Guy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that's the end of the fight!
Another Guy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Guy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Another Guy!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Another Guy!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Another Guy!
Another Guy wins by unanimous decision!
Another Guy retains his heavyweight title!
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