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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Shebanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ching Ling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shebanov comes into the arena with Don't worry, be happy blaring out of the sound system. Ching Ling will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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186 cm
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280 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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198 cm
29
257 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roman Shebanov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ching Ling! The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Shebanov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Ling tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shebanov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ling somewhat. Shebanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Ling is just out of range. Shebanov tries to land a leg kick but Ling saw it coming and moves away.
A shot to the liver by Shebanov. Beautiful body shot. Shebanov throws a nice looking combination but Ling bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Shebanov throws out a loose jab but Ling uses good head movement to avoid it. Good standup being displayed there by Shebanov as he connects with a hook. Shebanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Shebanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Ling. Ling uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shebanov.
Shebanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. A looping hook to the body misses from Shebanov. Ling does a little dance to reset his feet. Shebanov cracks Ling with a right hand to the side of the head. Shebanov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. A looping hook to the body misses from Shebanov. Ling does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Shebanov lands a slapping body shot.
Ling shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shebanov defends it nicely. Roman Shebanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ching Ling. Ling looks winded! Ling throws a front kick aimed at Shebanov's knee but Shebanov avoids it well. Shebanov lands a big uppercut and Ling crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ling looks OK. Shebanov waves Ling back to his feet!
Ling is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ling uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shebanov.
Ling uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shebanov. Shebanov keeps the fight on the outside. Ling walks straight into a right hand from Shebanov - that's dropped him! Shebanov jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Ling from any more punishment! Ling complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Roman Shebanov! Roman Shebanov made sure to mention his sponsor, Ironclad Fightwear in his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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