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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Nabeatu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nabeatu has chosen Era - Enae Volare Mezzo as his entrance music. Steven Shaw could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Igor Nabeatu's chin.
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245 lbs
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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
7 - 6 - 2, fighting out of London, Steven Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Igor Nabeatu!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaw is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Shaw looks for a takedown but Nabeatu sprawls well.
Nabeatu stuffs the takedown attempt from Shaw. Shaw gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nabeatu misses with a takedown
and Shaw counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nabeatu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nabeatu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shaw trying to move into half guard but instead Nabeatu has managed to sweep!
Nabeatu decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nabeatu moves in looking to clinch but Shaw pushes him off.
Nabeatu tries to clinch but Shaw moves away
and Shaw counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nabeatu 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nabeatu is looking for a triangle but Shaw pushes his legs off easily.
Shawis looking to pass into half guard but Nabeatu pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Nabeatu is in guard.
Nabeatu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nabeatu preventing the sweep.
Nabeatu stands and steps away. Shaw gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nabeatu shoots and misses
and Shaw counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nabeatu!
Nabeatu looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaw is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Nabeatu has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw prevents Nabeatu from getting the reversal.
Shaw looking to secure an arm triangle but Nabeatu defends it well.
Shaw has control of Nabeatu's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Nabeatu regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Shaw looking for a guillotine from mount but Nabeatu is having none of it.
Nabeatu swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Shaw looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Nabeatu tries to buck Shaw off but he can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaw with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nabeatu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nabeatu is trying to stand.
Nabeatu regains half guard.
Nabeatu gets back to full guard.
Nabeatu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shaw is aware though and is defending well.
Shaw is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Nabeatu has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Shaw is looking to defend but Nabeatu has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Shaw! Nabeatu pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Shaw taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Igor Nabeatu!
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