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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake OBrien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and SHAWN MICHAELS (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). OBrien's entrance music is Fire Work. A fine choice. Jake OBrien has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake OBrien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, SHAWN MICHAELS!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OBrien shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has MICHAELS pinned against the cage. MICHAELS gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
MICHAELS tries for a takedown but OBrien circles away easily
and OBrien counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
MICHAELS trying to control from the bottom.
MICHAELS blocking the ground and pound attempt from OBrien.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OBrien with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
OBrien prevents MICHAELS from improving his position.
OBrien throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
MICHAELS is trying to stand back up but OBrien is controlling him
OBrien seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
MICHAELS keeps control of the position for the meantime.
OBrien lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. OBrien connects with a nice short shot to MICHAELS's temple.
OBrien scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Well, if OBrien is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
MICHAELS tries to get to full guard but OBrien has control of the leg.
OBrien performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
OBrien is nestled in close to MICHAELS, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
MICHAELS looks gassed!
MICHAELS is trying to get back to full guard.
OBrien perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
OBrien looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks MICHAELS with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MICHAELS wants to control but OBrien is keeping busy.
OBrien seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
OBrien trying to control from half guard but MICHAELS is working away.
MICHAELS on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. OBrien lands a nice short elbow.
OBrien winds up and cracks MICHAELS with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from OBrien there.
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!
OBrien lands strikes from half guard.
OBrien working the head and body with strikes.
OBrien has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
OBrien seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
MICHAELS is trying to defend against the ground and pound but OBrien scores with a couple of nice shots.
MICHAELS is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OBrien slips a nice elbow through MICHAELS's hands, connecting with MICHAELS's forehead.
MICHAELS is still in real trouble! Can OBrien finish him?
MICHAELS wants to control but OBrien is keeping busy and won't allow it.
MICHAELS seems to have recovered his senses.
OBrien working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
OBrien wants to take a breather but MICHAELS is having none of it.
OBrien controlling the action here.
MICHAELS is trying to defend against the ground and pound but OBrien scores with a couple of nice shots.
MICHAELS is trying to defend against the ground and pound but OBrien scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. OBrien connects with a nice short shot to MICHAELS's temple.
OBrien trying to control from half guard but MICHAELS is working away.
MICHAELS really doesn't want to stay on the ground with OBrien. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ground and pound from OBrien.
OBrien lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
OBrien lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OBrien is nestled in close to MICHAELS, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OBrien lands strikes from half guard.
OBrien looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks MICHAELS with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
OBrien working the head and body with strikes.
OBrien working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OBrien is nestled in close to MICHAELS, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
OBrien takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
OBrien perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ground and pound from OBrien.
OBrien is nestled in close to MICHAELS, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. OBrien lands a nice short elbow.
OBrien is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake OBrien dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
OBrien shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. OBrien showed some decent athleticism there.
OBrien wants to control but MICHAELS is keeping him busy.
MICHAELS is trying to defend against the ground and pound but OBrien scores with a couple of nice shots.
OBrien is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
MICHAELS taking some punishment here, with OBrien in his half guard.
OBrien lands with a punch from half guard.
OBrien seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MICHAELS does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
OBrien takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
MICHAELS trying to hold on to OBrien's head to control him but OBrien postures up.
OBrien looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MICHAELS trying to hold on to OBrien's head to control him but OBrien postures up.
MICHAELS is breathing heavily.
OBrien scoring with strikes to the body and head.
OBrien seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MICHAELS does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
OBrien looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
MICHAELS trying to hold on to OBrien's head to control him but OBrien postures up.
OBrien looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks MICHAELS with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
OBrien lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
MICHAELS taking some punishment here, with OBrien in his half guard.
OBrien working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. OBrien lands a nice short elbow.
OBrien is nestled in close to MICHAELS, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
OBrien seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MICHAELS does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OBrien lands strikes from half guard.
MICHAELS tries to roll over but OBrien keeps him under control.
OBrien working over MICHAELS with some ground and pound. MICHAELS looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
OBrien lands strikes from half guard.
MICHAELS tries to roll over but OBrien keeps him under control.
OBrien is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MICHAELS can do to turn this around?
MICHAELS is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
OBrien lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. OBrien lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. OBrien lands a nice short elbow.
Jake OBrien overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
OBrien winds up and cracks MICHAELS with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
MICHAELS taking some punishment here, with OBrien in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OBrien seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
OBrien controlling the action here.
OBrien lands with a punch from half guard.
OBrien working MICHAELS over with strikes.
OBrien lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
MICHAELS tries to roll over but OBrien keeps him under control.
OBrien is taking a breather. MICHAELS says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
OBrien drops an elbow to the side of MICHAELS's head.
OBrien is trying to control the action in half guard but MICHAELS is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
OBrien slips a nice elbow through MICHAELS's hands, connecting with MICHAELS's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OBrien seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
MICHAELS tries to roll over but OBrien keeps him under control.
OBrien perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
MICHAELS is not content to let OBrien control the position.
MICHAELS tries to get to full guard but OBrien has control of the leg.
OBrien landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. OBrien connects with a nice short shot to MICHAELS's temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OBrien working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
MICHAELS is looking to improve his position.
OBrien trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake OBrien dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
OBrien drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
MICHAELS trying to strike off his back.
OBrien is in close to MICHAELS's body, working some short punches and elbows.
OBrien working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
MICHAELS not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
OBrien working some strikes from top position.
OBrien working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
OBrien's corner is telling him to maintain position.
OBrien scoring with some ground and pound.
OBrien prevents MICHAELS from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells OBrien's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
OBrien working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
OBrien lands a couple of digs.
MICHAELS has momentary wrist control but OBrien slips an elbow through the middle.
OBrien is pushing down on MICHAELS's leg trying to pass to half guard. MICHAELS is fighting to maintain full guard but OBrien has managed to sneak the leg through.
OBrien slips a nice elbow through MICHAELS's hands, connecting with MICHAELS's forehead.
OBrien landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
MICHAELS taking some punishment here, with OBrien in his half guard.
OBrien working over MICHAELS with some ground and pound. MICHAELS looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
OBrien landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
OBrien is nestled in close to MICHAELS, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from OBrien.
MICHAELS wants to get back to full guard.
OBrien looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
OBrien is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OBrien scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
OBrien drops an elbow to the side of MICHAELS's head.
OBrien looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks MICHAELS with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
OBrien working over MICHAELS with some ground and pound. MICHAELS looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
MICHAELS is looking to control OBrien's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MICHAELS avoid being mounted?
OBrien content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
OBrien looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks MICHAELS with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
OBrien prevents MICHAELS from improving his position.
OBrien trying to control the action but MICHAELS is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MICHAELS wants to get back to full guard.
OBrien lands strikes from half guard.
OBrien looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from OBrien.
OBrien working the head and body with strikes.
OBrien looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
MICHAELS is trying to defend against the ground and pound but OBrien scores with a couple of nice shots.
OBrien wants to lay and pray for a moment but MICHAELS keeps working.
OBrien working MICHAELS over with strikes.
OBrien content to control rather than advance.
MICHAELS is looking for a sweep. OBrien is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OBrien scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
MICHAELS on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from OBrien.
MICHAELS trying to control here.
OBrien is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
MICHAELS slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
MICHAELS is trying to control the position from the bottom.
SHAWN MICHAELS has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake OBrien is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
OBrien landing with the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake OBrien showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for OBrien, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:25
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:25
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake OBrien!
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energy
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RATING
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