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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Aron looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sheppard!
Check out the look on Aron's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Aron happy to just control the position for now.
Sheppard is trying to control Aron's posture but Aron avoids it.
Aron working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Aron scoring with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aron working the head and body with strikes. #ROC2#
Sheppard is rocked!#SUB2#
Aron wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sheppard, who protects the arm well.
Oh Sheppard is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aron cracks Sheppard with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Aron immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Sheppard is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Aron!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Aron!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Hales drives through with a takedown into Sheppard's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hales throws a strike but Sheppard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Hales is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hales has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sheppard has passed into side control.
Hales is looking to get back to his feet here but Sheppard is keeping cool and he's managed to take Hales's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hales just looking to survive in the bad position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hales wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Hales tries to break free.
Hales trying to control but not successfully.
Hales is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Hales preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sheppard.
Hales staying busy and making it hard for Sheppard to control. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hales is trying to stand back up.
Sheppard has the hooks in. Hales is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hales trying to get back to his feet but Sheppard is in full control for now.
Sheppard is not going to allow Hales to sit and survive in this position.
Hales tries to break free.
#T3#
Hales is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hales trying to control the action but Sheppard just sinks the hooks in.
Hales wants to get back to his feet.
Hales is really stuck here.
Good control from Sheppard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hales wants to get back to his feet.
Sheppard trying to control.#ES2#
Sheppard has his opponent's back but Hales is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Sheppard.
Sheppard is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Hales drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hales throws a big right hand that misses.
Hales in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dillon Sheppard will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Hales gets a takedown into half guard.
Hales throwing shots but Sheppard is blocking nicely. #SU2#
Hales decides to stand up. #CL2#
Hales takes the fight into the clinch.
Sheppard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hales.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hales has clasped his hands together around Sheppard's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES#
Sheppard throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Hales moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Hales has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sheppard is trying to keep an underhook but Hales manages to get the takedown into half guard.#T1#
Hales working over Sheppard with some ground and pound. Sheppard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sheppard is controlling Hales's trapped leg to prevent Hales from advancing to side control.
Hales missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hales is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hales lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC2#
Sheppard is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Dillon Sheppard has been cut.#SUB2#
Hales is looking for a kimura but Sheppard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hales to get the leverage.
Oh Sheppard is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hales lands a big elbow - Sheppard is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Hales!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Hales!
During a confident post fight interview, Alex Hales thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Boom tries to bum rush Sheppard with a series of wild strikes but Sheppard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boom misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD2#
Boom throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sheppard tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Boom is in Sheppard's guard.
Sheppard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boom manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Boom wants to stand and escape but Sheppard is having none of it.
Sheppard cracks Boom with a solid left hand.
Sheppard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom wants to sweep here but Sheppard controlling him for the moment.
Sheppard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1##SUB2#
Boom working for a triangle but Sheppard defends it easily.
Sheppard controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boom is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sheppard is controlling him.
Sheppard content to stall in guard here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sheppard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ES2#
Boom kicks Sheppard off and gets to his feet.
Boom throws a right and a left that Sheppard avoids nicely.
A cross from Boom lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Dillon Sheppard has been cut.#KD2#
Boom lands a left and a right that send Sheppard crashing to the mat, dazed. Boom thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Sheppard is rocked!
Sheppard backs away from a small jab... but Boom lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Sheppard crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Boom with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Tick Boom!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Voznesenskiy shoots in and bounces Sheppard off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sheppard looking for a sweep. Not yet Sheppard, not yet.
Voznesenskiy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sheppard's guard.
Sheppard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sheppard is pulling down on Voznesenskiy's head. It's preventing any offense from Voznesenskiy, at least for the moment.
Sheppard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheppard sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Voznesenskiy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sheppard defends it easily.#T1##SUB2#
Voznesenskiy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sheppard is standing up over Voznesenskiy. Voznesenskiy looks to escape but Sheppard dives into side control.
Voznesenskiy wants to get back to his feet but Sheppard drags him back down.
Sheppard wants to control but Voznesenskiy is keeping him busy.
Voznesenskiy is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sheppard happy to just control the position for now.
Voznesenskiy is trying to work for a sweep but Sheppard has mounted him!
Sheppard looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Sheppard lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Voznesenskiy tries to lock up and control but Sheppard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sheppard looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sheppard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Voznesenskiy is looking to escape.
Voznesenskiy is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sheppard controlling the position easily from mount.
Voznesenskiy gets back to half guard.
Voznesenskiy wants to get back to his feet.
Voznesenskiy taking some punishment here, with Sheppard in his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sheppard seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Voznesenskiy is trying to control but can't.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dillon Sheppard dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Voznesenskiy throws a head kick that misses.
Voznesenskiy circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Sheppard forces Voznesenskiy back against the cage and clinches.
Voznesenskiy slowing the pace effectively.
Voznesenskiy managing to block the knees to the body from Sheppard.
#BC2#
Voznesenskiy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Voznesenskiy is looking to clinch but Sheppard is avoiding it.
#CL#
Sheppard pushes Voznesenskiy up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Sheppard breaks the clinch.
Sheppard throws a head kick but Voznesenskiy moves out of range.
Voznesenskiy throws a head kick but Sheppard moves out of range.
Voznesenskiy misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Sheppard wants to clinch.#CL2#
Voznesenskiy has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Voznesenskiy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sheppard tries to clinch but Voznesenskiy is having none of it.
Voznesenskiy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sheppard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sheppard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Voznesenskiy.
Sheppard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dmitriy Voznesenskiy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Voznesenskiy throws a series of punches but Sheppard moves out of range.
As Voznesenskiy looks to move away, Sheppard throws a big counter combo but Voznesenskiy just gets out of the way.
A nice leg kick lands there from Voznesenskiy.
Sheppard tries to clinch but Voznesenskiy is having none of it. #CL2#
Voznesenskiy has managed to clinch.
Sheppard has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#BC2#
Voznesenskiy manages to break the clinch.
Voznesenskiy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sheppard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Voznesenskiy backs away, Sheppard returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Voznesenskiy tries a head kick but it misses.
Voznesenskiy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Voznesenskiy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dillon Sheppard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Voznesenskiy fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Voznesenskiy backs away, Sheppard returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Voznesenskiy tries to keep at a distance but Sheppard has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Voznesenskiy can't break the clinch.
Sheppard leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD2#
Voznesenskiy pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Sheppard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sheppard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sheppard postures up.
Sheppard sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sheppard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sheppard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Voznesenskiy controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Voznesenskiy is working an open guard so Sheppard takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Voznesenskiy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Voznesenskiy tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitriy Voznesenskiy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Voznesenskiy clinches. #TD2#
Voznesenskiy jumps guard.
Sheppard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dillon Sheppard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Voznesenskiy wants to stand and escape but Sheppard is having none of it.
Sheppard slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voznesenskiy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SU#
Sheppard stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1##CL2#
Voznesenskiy closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Sheppard is fighting off a takedown attempt but Voznesenskiy is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sheppard to the mat. Sheppard regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Sheppard kicks Voznesenskiy off and gets to his feet.
Voznesenskiy moves in looking to clinch but Sheppard pushes him off.#CL#
Sheppard moves into the clinch successfully.
Voznesenskiy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sheppard has Voznesenskiy pressed against the cage, preventing Voznesenskiy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Voznesenskiy pulls guard.
Voznesenskiy keeping moving, preventing Sheppard from controlling successfully.
Voznesenskiy wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sheppard manages to pass to side control.
Voznesenskiy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sheppard trying to control the pace.
Voznesenskiy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sheppard. #T3#
Sheppard content to control rather than advance.
Sheppard slips a nice elbow through Voznesenskiy's hands, connecting with Voznesenskiy's forehead.
Sheppard is thwarting Voznesenskiy's attempts to control the position.
Voznesenskiy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sheppard trying to control the pace.
Voznesenskiy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sheppard scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sheppard is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SU#
Sheppard stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD2#
Voznesenskiy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sheppard wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sheppard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Voznesenskiy is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Voznesenskiy gets to his feet - Sheppard follows without any prompting.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dillon Sheppard.
I think Sheppard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dillon Sheppard!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Csontos drives through and clinches with Sheppard against the cage.
#TD2#
Csontos pulls guard successfully.
Csontos is wriggling around but Sheppard manages to pass to half guard.
Well, if Sheppard is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Csontos wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheppard thows a huge punch but Csontos dodges it nicely.
Csontos looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1#
Sheppard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Csontos defending well though.
Sheppard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Csontos is looking to escape.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sheppard controlling the action here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Csontos throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sheppard's head.
Csontos swats away the attempt to clinch by Sheppard.
Sheppard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Csontos paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2##CL#
Sheppard takes the fight into the clinch.
Csontos effectively controlling the action here.#TD2#
Csontos has clasped his hands together around Sheppard's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Csontos throws an elbow but Sheppard slips to the side and avoids it well.
Csontos misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sheppard parries the strikes from Csontos easily there. Csontos is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sheppard to escape.
Csontos with the ground and pound but Sheppard regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Sheppard is not content to let Csontos control the position.
Sheppard is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Sheppard tries to roll over but Csontos keeps him under control.
Csontos wants to stand up but Sheppard is controlling the position.
Sheppard is not content to let Csontos control the position.#SUB2#
Csontos seems to be working for a kimura but Sheppard defends the submission attempt.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sheppard trying to control but Csontos postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Csontos goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Dillon Sheppard has been cut.
Csontos swats away the attempt to clinch by Sheppard.
Sheppard avoids the head kick by Csontos.
Sheppard tries to close the distance and clinch but Csontos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Felix Csontos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Csontos throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Csontos clinches up with Sheppard and pushes him back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sheppard misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2#
Csontos ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Csontos no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sheppard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Csontos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dillon Sheppard's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sheppard tries a head kick but it misses.
Csontos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sheppard tries to clinch but Csontos is having none of it.
Csontos throws a right and a left that both miss.#KD2#
Csontos lands a big head kick that sends Sheppard tumbling to the mat! Csontos takes a step backwards and waves Sheppard back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Sheppard is rocked!#TD2#
Csontos shoots in for a takedown. He's got it... He's hoisted his opponent over his head and is carrying him over to the other end of the mat. The crowd roars in approval and Csontos slams his opponent to the mat. OH, that is naaaaaasty! He's out! Csontos lands a punch to his unconscious victim for good measure before the ref has time to call the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Felix Csontos!
After the fight, Felix Csontos was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Ryabov looks to throw the jab but Sheppard is out of range.
Ryabov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sheppard lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#CL#
Sheppard pushes Ryabov up against the cage in a clinch.
Ryabov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sheppard is looking to break free of the clinch but Ryabov has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheppard is trying to force a seperation but Ryabov has the dominant position.
Ryabov stalls.
Ryabov tries to stall but Sheppard uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T1#
Ryabov throws a punch but it's blocked by Sheppard.
Ryabov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sheppard dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ryabov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ryabov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sheppard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ryabov tries to break the clinch but Sheppard is controlling the position.
Sheppard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ryabov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ryabov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ryabov tries to stall but Sheppard uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sheppard stalling in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Victor Ryabov.
Ryabov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sheppard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ryabov.
Sheppard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ryabov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sheppard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Sheppard moves into the clinch.
Ryabov is trying to break free.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ryabov.
Ryabov working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
Sheppard is looking to break free of the clinch but Ryabov has double underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sheppard as Ryabov tries to tie him up.
A frustrated look appears on Ryabov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sheppard as Ryabov tries to tie him up.
Ryabov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Victor Ryabov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ryabov misses with a wild combination.
Ryabov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sheppard.
Ryabov throws the left hand but Sheppard avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Sheppard gets a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ryabov tries to work over Sheppard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sheppard misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryabov looking to slow down the pace here.
Sheppard scores with a shot to the side of Ryabov's head. #T1#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Victor Ryabov.
Sheppard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sheppard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ryabov throws out the jab.
Ryabov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Sheppard counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sheppard content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ryabov is trying to control Sheppard's posture but Sheppard avoids it.
Ryabov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sheppard presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T2#
Ryabov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sheppard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sheppard breaks from Ryabov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sheppard manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ryabov to take his back!
Ryabov prevents Sheppard from getting a body triangle.
Sheppard keeps control of the position as Ryabov tries to break free.
Sheppard keeps control of the position easily here as Ryabov tries to buck him off.
#T3#
Sheppard wants to control but Ryabov is keeping busy.
Ryabov can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Ryabov showing good submission defense here.
Will Sheppard go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ryabov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Sheppard tries to get the hooks in deep but Ryabov pushed the leg off.
Ryabov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryabov just trying to survive but Sheppard is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Sheppard is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Ryabov up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dillon Sheppard dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Ryabov throws a lazy right hand but Sheppard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Ryabov misses.
Sheppard is looking to clinch.
Sheppard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryabov can do to turn this around?
Ryabov takes a swing at Sheppard's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Sheppard gets a clinch.
Ryabov has had enough of the clinch but Sheppard keeps him there for the moment.
Sheppard prevents Ryabov from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryabov is trying to force a seperation but Sheppard has the dominant position.
Ryabov is trying to break the clinch but Sheppard is controlling him.
Sheppard has had enough of the clinch but Ryabov keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Ryabov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sheppard throws a punch but it's blocked by Ryabov.
Ryabov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ryabov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ryabov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ryabov can't break the clinch.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ryabov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ryabov is looking to control Sheppard's arms but Sheppard gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ryabov has his back to the cage.
Ryabov prevents a body shot from Sheppard.
Ryabov managing to block the knees to the body from Sheppard.
Ryabov avoiding damage as Sheppard throws knees to the body.
Sheppard is trying to break free.#BC2#
Ryabov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ryabov takes a swing at Sheppard's ribcage but misses.
Sheppard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ryabov swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Sheppard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ryabov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ryabov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Ryabov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dillon Sheppard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Sheppard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sheppard is trying to break the clinch but Ryabov has him pressed against the cage.
Sheppard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ryabov's elbow.
Ryabov tries to stall but Sheppard uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sheppard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ryabov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sheppard is keeping busy.
Ryabov blocks a body shot from Sheppard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sheppard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Ryabov.
Sheppard keeps control of Ryabov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ryabov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sheppard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sheppard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ryabov has him pressed against the cage.
Ryabov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Victor Ryabov.
I think Ryabov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Victor Ryabov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Volos moves in looking to clinch but Sheppard pushes him off.
Volos moves in looking to clinch but Sheppard pushes him off.#CL#
Sheppard clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Volos has clasped his hands together around Sheppard's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Sheppard struggling a bit here.
Sheppard sneaks back into half guard.
Sheppard is looking for a sweep. Volos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheppard is working hard here to advance position.
Sheppard is trying is best to control the position here.
Volos is thwarting Sheppard's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Sheppard tries to get to full guard but Volos has control of the leg.
Sheppard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sheppard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sheppard controlling Volos's posture.
Sheppard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Volos is one step ahead there.
Volos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Volos stopping the sweep attempt from Sheppard.
Sheppard is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Volos wants to control from the top but Sheppard keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Volos blocks a low kick nicely.#TD2#
Volos scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sheppard keeping hold of Volos's head, controlling as best he can.
Sheppard is looking for a sweep. Volos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Sheppard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Volos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Volos's back!#SUB#
Volos preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sheppard.
Volos tries to escape but Sheppard has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Sheppard controls the position.#SUB#
Sheppard is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Volos taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Sheppard.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dillon Sheppard!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Krygos clinches up with Sheppard and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Krygos gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sheppard regains guard.
Sheppard is trying to keep Krygos in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sheppard holds on and takes a little breather.
Krygos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sheppard has control of Krygos's left arm, preventing Krygos from doing any damage. #SUB#
Sheppard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheppard pulls Krygos in to control the position.
Sheppard looking to control.
#T1#
Krygos wants to get up but he can't break Sheppard's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sheppard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Krygos's guard. #REVR#
Sheppard throws an elbow that misses. Krygos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sheppard's guard. Nice move by Krygos!#REVB#
Sheppard looking for a sweep. Not yet Sheppard, not yet.
Sheppard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Krygos postures up in Sheppard's guard and throws a big left but Sheppard blocks it.
Sheppard keeping moving, preventing Krygos from controlling successfully.
Sheppard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krygos is one step ahead there.
Sheppard is controlling Krygos's posture.#T2#
Krygos postures up.
Krygos wants to control from the top but Sheppard keeps moving.
Sheppard looking for a sweep. Not yet Sheppard, not yet.
Krygos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Krygos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sheppard looks to clinch
and Krygos counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sheppard's knee momentarily.#TD2#
Krygos drives through with a takedown into guard. #SU2#
Krygos stands and steps away. Sheppard gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3#
Sheppard tries to close the distance and clinch but Krygos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Krygos takes the fight into the clinch.
Krygos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Krygos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Krygos is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short uppercut from Krygos.
Krygos misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Krygos gets control of Sheppard's arms and successfully pulls guard. Krygos will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sheppard scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Krygos wants to stand but Sheppard is controlling the position.
Krygos working a defensive guard here.
Sheppard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Sheppard stands and steps away. Krygos gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Krygos dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Sheppard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sheppard is trying to force a seperation but Krygos has the dominant position.#TD2#
Krygos drags the fight down to the ground.
Krygos working a defensive guard but Sheppard passes into half guard.
Sheppard trying to control from half guard but Krygos is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krygos desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sheppard takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Sheppard has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sheppard continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Sheppard tries to keep at a distance but Krygos has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD2#
Krygos wants the takedown. Sheppard is fighting it off but Krygos persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sheppard's guard against the cage.
Sheppard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krygos manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Sheppard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Krygos is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Sheppard pulls Krygos in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Sheppard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sheppard looking for a sweep. Not yet Sheppard, not yet.
Krygos is looking to stand up but Sheppard won't let him. #SU2#
Krygos gets to his feet - Sheppard follows without any prompting.
Krygos looks for the body kick but Sheppard saw that one coming.
Sheppard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krygos sprawls and moves away.
Krygos tries to clinch there but Sheppard circles away.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4##TD2#
Krygos jumps into guard, dragging Sheppard to the mat.
Sheppard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Krygos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krygos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sheppard is controlling him.
Sheppard is stalling in the full guard.
Sheppard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Krygos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Sheppard gets tackled into the cage by Krygos. Krygos maintains the clinch.
Sheppard is trying to force a seperation but Krygos has the dominant position.
Sheppard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Krygos is defending well for now.
Sheppard has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#BC2#
Krygos breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Sheppard has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Krygos pulls guard.
Sheppard preventing the sweep. #SU#
Sheppard decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krygos takes a swing at Sheppard's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Sheppard rushes Krygos and presses him up against the cage.
Sheppard is trying to force a seperation but Krygos has the dominant position.
Sheppard can't find room to land a body shot as Krygos controls the action.
#T1#
Krygos lands a nice uppercut.
Krygos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sheppard up against the cage.#BC2#
Krygos manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Krygos closes the distance and clinches.
Sheppard wants to break free but Krygos has control.
Krygos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
Krygos pulls guard successfully.
Sheppard's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Sheppard won't allow Krygos to sweep him here.
Sheppard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SU#
Krygos is working an open guard so Sheppard takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sheppard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Krygos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Krygos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Krygos showed some decent athleticism there.
Krygos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sheppard has his hands clasped together around Krygos's back. He's all about the action.#T3#
Sheppard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Krygos.
Sheppard is looking for a sweep. Krygos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Krygos wants to take a breather but Sheppard is having none of it.
Sheppard is holding on to half guard well.
Sheppard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Krygos is working away from the top position though.
Sheppard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Krygos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sheppard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Sheppard looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Krygos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sheppard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Krygos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Krygos has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Krygos!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2017 |
#R1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sheppard crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Crush - the referee stops the clock and Sheppard gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Crush. Sheppard manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sheppard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Sheppard backs off Crush throws a huge counter combo but Sheppard manages to avoid it all.
Crush looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sheppard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Crush gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crush using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sheppard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Crush misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crush connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Dillon Sheppard has been cut.#BC2#
Crush manages to break the clinch.
#T1##CL2#
Sheppard tries to keep at a distance but Crush has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sheppard tries to circle away but Crush has him pinned against the cage.
Sheppard tries to break the clinch but Crush is controlling the position.
Crush misses with a knee strike.
Crush with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sheppard tries to break free but Crush pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#BC2#
Crush breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crush connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sheppard swats away the attempt to clinch by Crush.
Sheppard checks the leg kick.
Crush swats away the attempt to clinch by Sheppard.
Crush tries to clinch but Sheppard is having none of it.
Crush avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crush tries a head kick but it misses.
Sheppard feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Crush finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sheppard looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Crush fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sheppard checks it well.
Sheppard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Crush. #T3#
Crush tries to score with some ground and pound. Sheppard controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Crush throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sheppard is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sheppard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sheppard.
Crush with a flurry of punches that miss.
Crush stopping the sweep attempt from Sheppard.
Crush trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crush is looking to advance position but Sheppard has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Crush wants to try and get back to his feet.
Crush is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Crush is trying to stand.
Sheppard controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Crush wants to hold on but Sheppard pushes him away.
Crush wants to get back to his feet.
Sheppard with shots to the head and body - Crush looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sheppard wants to control the pace but Crush is squirming around nicely.
Crush tries to improve his position but instead Sheppard has taken his back!
Crush is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crush is trying to get back to his feet but Sheppard has full control of the position and if anything, Crush has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Crush dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dillon Sheppard's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Sheppard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crush will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crush swats away the attempt to clinch by Sheppard.
Sheppard throws a head kick but Crush moves out of range.
Sheppard tries to close the distance and clinch but Crush swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sheppard tries to clinch but Crush moves out of range.
Sheppard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Crush moves into range and clinches up with Sheppard.#BC2#
Crush breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Crush changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sheppard looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sheppard struggling a bit here.
Sheppard manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Sheppard is trying is best to control the position here.
Crush is looking to advance position but Sheppard won't allow it.
Crush misses with a head shot. Sheppard uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sheppard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crush is one step ahead there.
Crush throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sheppard keeping full guard, as Crush tries to pass.
Sheppard has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sheppard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Crush's guard. #REVR##T2##ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Crush manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Crush prevents a body shot from Sheppard.
Crush prevents Sheppard from breaking the clinch.
Crush misses with a knee to the head.
Sheppard misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Crush escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dillon Sheppard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Sheppard tries to close the distance and clinch but Crush swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Crush closes the distance and clinches.
Sheppard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crush's elbow.
Crush has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crush prevents Sheppard from breaking the clinch.
Crush pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sheppard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Crush tries a knee to the head but Sheppard blocks it.
Sheppard misses with the head strike.
Crush with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Crush breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Crush showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dillon Sheppard's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Crush. Those never looked like landing.
Sheppard lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sheppard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crush is looking to chop away at Sheppard's legs.
Sheppard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sheppard tried to counter with a leg kick but Crush avoided it.#CL2#
Crush instigates a clinch.
Sheppard is trying to break the clinch but Crush has him pressed against the cage.
Crush has Sheppard pressed against the cage, preventing Sheppard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Crush misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheppard misses with a punch to the body.
Crush tries to land a knee to the head but Sheppard blocks with his arms.
#T1#
Sheppard tries to land knees in the clinch but Crush avoids the damage to the body.
Sheppard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Crush breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Crush gets a double leg takedown into Sheppard's guard.#ES#
Sheppard is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Sheppard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2##BC2#
Crush pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Crush closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sheppard did well to prevent Crush getting side control.
Dillon Sheppard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sheppard is looking to improve his position.
Sheppard lands with a few short shots to the body.
Sheppard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Crush tries to stand and escape but Sheppard actually recovers to full guard.
Crush wants to pass the guard but Sheppard is keeping the position.
Crush throws an elbow that misses. Sheppard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Crush's guard. Nice move by Sheppard!#REVR#
Sheppard wants to control from the top but Crush keeps moving. #T3#
Sheppard won't allow Crush to sweep him here.
Crush controlling the position.
Sheppard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Crush is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Crush takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sheppard showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sheppard trying to control the position from guard on top but Crush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crush utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crush wants to stand up but Sheppard is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sheppard is looking to clinch but Crush is avoiding it.
Sheppard has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sheppard tries to clinch up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Crush has closed the distance and engaged Sheppard in a clinch.
Sheppard is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Crush comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Crush winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Crush!
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