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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Shurk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Mariachi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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175 cm
27
168 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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180 cm
23
185 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shaun Shurk! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Mariachi! The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A left and a right from Shurk both land. Nice combination. Mariachi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Mariachi clinches up against the cage. Shurk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mariachi's elbow. Mariachi tries to pull guard but Shurk holds him up against the cage and eventually Mariachi drops back down to his feet.
Mariachi has had enough of the clinch but Shurk keeps him there for the moment. Mariachi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shurk is defending well for now. Shurk keeps control of Mariachi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Mariachi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shurk has him pressed against the cage. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Mariachi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shurk smiles and moves away.
Shaun Shurk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Mariachi.
That's one minute gone in the round. Shurk lands a jab to the head.
Mariachi wants to clinch but Shurk slips to the side and Shurk counters with a straight right hand. Shurk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Mariachi misses with a wild combination.
Mariachi misses with the combination.
Mariachi tries to close the distance and clinch but Shurk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. No luck with that takedown attempt from Mariachi. Shurk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mariachi. Shurk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Shurk tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Shurk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mariachi has time to react. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mariachi. Mariachi looks gassed! Shurk sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Mariachi to the ground! Shurk dives into full mount looking to finish!
Mariachi is rocked! 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! If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Shurk drops a big elbow. That's hurt Mariachi! More shots from Shurk and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shaun Shurk!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
48% |
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