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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Nova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malik Shabazz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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220 lbs
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215 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Viktor Nova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Malik Shabazz!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shabazz throws a leg kick which misses Nova's front leg but catches the back leg as Nova tries to avoid it.
Nova misses with a two punch combination.
Shabazz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nova lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Nova misses.
Nova shoots in for a double leg but Shabazz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shabazz scores with a kick to the body.
Shabazz pushes Nova away with a front kick.
Shabazz misses with a hook.
Shabazz throws a good cross that connects.
Shabazz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nova scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shabazz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shabazz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nova.
Shabazz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nova tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shabazz manages to circle out of the way.
Nova takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shabazz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nova.
A little jabbing left from Shabazz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shabazz.
Shabazz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nova scores with the left hand. Shabazz knows he should have avoided that one.
Shabazz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nova.
Malik Shabazz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shabazz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nova tries to close the distance and clinch but Shabazz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shabazz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nova's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nova feints and as Shabazz raises his hands in defense, Nova changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shabazz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shabazz looking to pass the guard.
Shabazz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nova keeping moving, preventing Shabazz from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shabazz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nova looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shabazz content to stall in guard here.
Shabazz wants to pass the guard but Nova is keeping the position.
Shabazz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nova has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shabazz has managed to get both his arms back between Nova's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shabazz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shabazz won't allow Nova to sweep him here.
Shabazz wanted to stand there but Nova had control of the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shabazz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shabazz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nova moves away from the strike by Shabazz.
Shabazz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Shabazz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nova shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nova scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nova content to control rather than advance.
Nova missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shabazz is not content to let Nova control the position.
Nova is looking for a kimura but Shabazz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nova to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nova is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shabazz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nova.
Shabazz is concentrating on defense, preventing Nova from advancing position.
Nova misses with a head shot. Shabazz uses the momentum to regain guard.
Nova is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nova throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Malik Shabazz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shabazz wants to slow Nova down by chopping away at his legs.
Nova changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nova missing with a left hand there. Shabazz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nova fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice takedown defense from Shabazz. No joy for Nova on that attempt.
Shabazz throws a leg kick that misses.
Nova is looking to counter punch.
Shabazz cracks Nova with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nova tries to move into range but Shabazz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nova thuds his right hand into Shabazz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nova lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nova sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nova swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nova throws a hook to the side of Shabazz's head but Shabazz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shabazz clobbers Nova with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nova steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shabazz.
Nova misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Shabazz.
Nova tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shabazz defends well and Nova ends up having to push Shabazz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And Shabazz responds with a good body kick, but Nova manages to step out the way in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Nova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nova waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shabazz.
Nova swings widly with a right hand
enabling Shabazz to counter with a crisp jab.
Shabazz throws a body kick that misses.
Nova misses with a takedown attempt
and Shabazz counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shabazz lunges at Nova with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nova's hand.
Nova is rocked!
Shabazz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oh Nova is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shabazz knocks out Nova with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Shabazz before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Shabazz picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Malik Shabazz!
During a confident post fight interview, Malik Shabazz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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