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Event:
Battle of the BC championship
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Shakouri changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Reginaldo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Reginaldo tries to bench press Shakouri off him but Shakouri keeps the position.
Reginaldo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Reginaldo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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 landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Reginaldo tries to get to full guard but Shakouri has control of the leg.
Shakouri looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Reginaldo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shakouri is thwarting Reginaldo's attempts to control the position.
Shakouri is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Let's hope that Shakouri has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Reginaldo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shakouri working over Reginaldo with some ground and pound. Reginaldo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Shakouri trying to pass the guard but Reginaldo defending well. #SUB#
Reginaldo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Reginaldo actively working from the bottom here.
Shakouri is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shakouri is nestled in close to Reginaldo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shakouri scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shakouri landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Reginaldo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ground and pound from Shakouri.
Reginaldo wants to improve his position but Shakouri is controlling well.
Shakouri scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shakouri is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Shakouri winds up and cracks Reginaldo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shakouri content to control rather than advance. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Reginaldo actively working from the bottom here.
Reginaldo trying to control from the bottom.
Reginaldo is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Talu's Boxing Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Shakouri takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Shakouri working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Reginaldo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shakouri scores with a big shot! Reginaldo's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Reginaldo! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mohsen Shakouri!
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Event:
Battle of the Beef Cakes RD3A
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Shakouri dives in and grabs Rockwell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rockwell pushes down on Shakouri's head and hops out.#TD#
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. #SUB2#
Rockwell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shakouri defends well.#SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
Rockwell looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
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. #T1#
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. #SUB2#
Rockwell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shakouri pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
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.
#SUB2#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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.#T4#
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.#SUB2#
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!
#R2#
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
#TD#
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.#SUB2#
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!#SUB2#
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. #T1##SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
Rockwell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
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. #T2#
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. #SUB2#
Rockwell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shakouri pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
Rockwell actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Rockwell looking for submissions off his back.
Rockwell is breathing heavily.#T3##SUB2#
Rockwell looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Rockwell looking for submissions off his back.
Shakouri is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
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.#T4#
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!
#R3#
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. #TD#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T1##SUB2#
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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Event:
Battle of the Beef Cakes RD2A
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Stiglitz wants to clinch up but Shakouri keeps it at a distance.
Stiglitz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stiglitz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shakouri with a body shot.
Shakouri closes the distance and clinches up with Stiglitz, looking for a takedown. Shakouri pushes Stiglitz against the cage but Stiglitz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#KD2#
Stiglitz drops Shakouri with a beautiful combination! Shakouri stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stiglitz is looking for the KO!#TD#
Shakouri looking to score a takedown here. Stiglitz is defending well but Shakouri drives through and ends up in Stiglitz's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stiglitz trying to keep a closed guard but Shakouri is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shakouri is working Stiglitz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Shakouri won't allow Stiglitz to sweep him here.
Shakouri chips away with some ground and pound.
Shakouri lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stiglitz is trying to keep Shakouri in close.
Stiglitz keeping moving, preventing Shakouri from controlling successfully.
Shakouri working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stiglitz's head.
Shakouri might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shakouri wants to control from the top but Stiglitz keeps moving.
Stiglitz looking to control.
Shakouri chips away with some ground and pound.
Shakouri lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Stiglitz wants to control the position but Shakouri says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Shakouri looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Shakouri is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stiglitz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shakouri scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shakouri lands a nice short elbow.
Shakouri scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shakouri drops an elbow to the side of Stiglitz's head. #ROC#
Stiglitz is rocked!
Shakouri lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Stiglitz! More strikes land and this one is all over! Shakouri jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mohsen Shakouri!
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