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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohsen Shakouri (ranked 6289 p4p, 186 weight class) and Lew Rockwell (ranked 6903 p4p, 224 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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245 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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195 cm
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280 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mohsen Shakouri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lew Rockwell!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shakouri dives in and grabs Rockwell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rockwell pushes down on Shakouri's head and hops out.
Shakouri shoots in and gets a takedown into Rockwell's guard.
Shakouri trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rockwell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shakouri defends well.
Rockwell has an active guard here but Shakouri has managed to pass into half guard.
Shakouri is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shakouri 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.
Shakouri working Rockwell over with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rockwell can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shakouri lands a nice short elbow.
Rockwell looking for submissions off his back.
Rockwell actively working from the bottom here.
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. Shakouri connects with a nice short shot to Rockwell's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakouri working over Rockwell with some ground and pound. Rockwell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rockwell wants to get back to full guard.
Shakouri is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rockwell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shakouri pulls his head out easily.
Rockwell looking for submissions off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shakouri lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shakouri lands a nice short elbow.
Rockwell trying to control from the bottom.
Shakouri moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Rockwell.
Rockwell takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Shakouri is looking to take a break and control but Rockwell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shakouri is working Rockwell over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakouri trying to control the action but Rockwell is working from the bottom.
Shakouri controls the position from side control.
Rockwell is looking to reverse the position.
Check out the look on Shakouri's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rockwell tries to buck Shakouri off but Shakouri is having none of it.
Shakouri grinds an elbow into Rockwell's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shakouri working the ground and pound.
Shakouri cracks Rockwell with a big right hand but Rockwell just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on Rockwell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shakouri lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell is looking for a sweep.
Shakouri landing a few strikes.
Shakouri lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rockwell down.
Shakouri working away.
Rockwell is looking for a sweep.
Rockwell takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Shakouri landing strikes.
We've been hearing that Shakouri has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rockwell is trying to improve his position.
Rockwell takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rockwell takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Shakouri lands a few punches from side control.
Shakouri lands some shots froms side control.
Shakouri working away.
Rockwell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shakouri wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shakouri takes a little break here. Rockwell wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shakouri is working Rockwell over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rockwell tries to bench press Shakouri off him but Shakouri keeps the position.
Rockwell takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rockwell sneaks back into half guard.
Shakouri drops an elbow to the side of Rockwell's head.
Shakouri working over Rockwell with some ground and pound. Rockwell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rockwell looking for submissions off his back.
Shakouri slips a nice elbow through Rockwell's hands, connecting with Rockwell's forehead.
Shakouri wants to take a breather but Rockwell is having none of it.
Shakouri working Rockwell over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohsen Shakouri dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rockwell lands a nice shot that snaps Shakouri's head back.
Shakouri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rockwell.
Shakouri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rockwell can do to turn this around?
Rockwell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rockwell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rockwell lands a jab to the head.
Rockwell is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Shakouri goes for a double leg but Rockwell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rockwell continues to drive forward.
Rockwell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shakouri counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shakouri might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shakouri lands a couple of elbows.
Rockwell has his foot on Shakouri's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shakouri works his way back into a safe position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rockwell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shakouri defends it easily.
Shakouri slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shakouri landing some decent shots from guard.
Shakouri trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockwell working for a triangle but Shakouri defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shakouri is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shakouri cracks Rockwell with a solid left hand.
Mohsen Shakouri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rockwell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rockwell is looking for a triangle here but Shakouri uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Shakouri scores with a couple of short elbows.
Shakouri working away.
Rockwell is not content to let Shakouri control the position.
Shakouri landing a few strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shakouri is nestled in close to Rockwell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shakouri lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rockwell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shakouri pulls his head out easily.
Rockwell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shakouri seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shakouri lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rockwell trying to hold on to Shakouri's head to control him but Shakouri postures up.
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!
Shakouri wants to take a breather but Rockwell is having none of it.
Rockwell wants to get back to full guard.
Rockwell actively working from the bottom here.
Rockwell looking for submissions off his back.
Rockwell is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell looking for submissions off his back.
Rockwell looking for submissions off his back.
Shakouri is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rockwell looking for submissions off his back.
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. Shakouri connects with a nice short shot to Rockwell's temple.
Rockwell has hold of Shakouri's hands but Shakouri slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rockwell is looking for a sweep. Shakouri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rockwell is still trying to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shakouri is nestled in close to Rockwell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shakouri 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.
Shakouri working the head and body with strikes.
Shakouri drops an elbow to the side of Rockwell's head.
Shakouri slips a nice elbow through Rockwell's hands, connecting with Rockwell's forehead.
Shakouri content to control rather than advance.
Shakouri takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shakouri lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rockwell wants to get back to his feet.
Shakouri is pressing down on Rockwell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rockwell is holding on for now.
Shakouri seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohsen Shakouri dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Shakouri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rockwell moves out of range of the strikes.
Rockwell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rockwell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shakouri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Rockwell - just one landing.
Rockwell has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lew Rockwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shakouri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rockwell throws out the jab.
Shakouri misses the shot to the body.
Shakouri looking to score a takedown here. Rockwell is defending well but Shakouri drives through and ends up in Rockwell's guard.
Shakouri landing some decent shots from guard.
Rockwell keeping moving, preventing Shakouri from controlling successfully.
Rockwell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shakouri gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shakouri not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockwell has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Shakouri should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Rockwell has tightened it up now! Shakouri should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lew Rockwell!
A very excited looking Lew Rockwell made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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RATING
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