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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mighty Mike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Scheckler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ted Scheckler will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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28
178 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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173 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
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Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mighty Mike!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ted Scheckler!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mike with a poor takedown
and Scheckler counters with a body kick that stops Mike in his tracks momentarily.
Scheckler throws a leg kick which misses Mike's front leg but catches the back leg as Mike tries to avoid it.
Scheckler scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mike with a lazy takedown attempt
and Scheckler counters by moving into the clinch.
Scheckler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mike tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mighty Mike. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scheckler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mike jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Scheckler walks away with a smile on his face. Mike gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Scheckler.
Mike blocks the body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Scheckler there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mike feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Scheckler controlling Mike's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mike has gone for a leg lock! Scheckler slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mike's guard.
Scheckler is working Mike over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Scheckler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Scheckler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mike is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Scheckler is aware though and is defending well.
Mike looking for a guillotine here but Scheckler defends easily.
Scheckler connects with a couple of short punches.
Scheckler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scheckler trying to control but Mike is working from the bottom.
Mike escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Scheckler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mike has an active guard here but Scheckler has managed to pass into half guard.
Mike could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mike is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scheckler is controlling the pace.
Scheckler passes to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scheckler just content to control the position.
Scheckler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Scheckler is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mike is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mike is looking for a sweep.
Scheckler gets to mount! Mike was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Scheckler controlling the position easily from mount.
Scheckler looking to finish Mike with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mike!
Mike is in a horrible position here. Scheckler smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scheckler controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mike is trying to escape the mount.
Mike is working hard here to advance position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scheckler punishing his opponent with strikes.
Scheckler controlling from the full mount.
Scheckler is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mike can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mike might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mike is trying to reverse the position but instead Scheckler has taken his back - oops!
Scheckler really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mike.
Scheckler cracks Mike with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Mike from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Scheckler dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Scheckler thuds his shin into the meat of Mike's side.
A leg kick checked by Mike.
That kick from Scheckler tenderised Mike's leg. Mike is trying to keep his angry face on.
Scheckler misses with a kick to the body.
Mike blocks the body kick.
Scheckler throws a low kick but Mike moves out of range easily.
Mike tries to sprawl but Scheckler drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Scheckler seems content to control.
Nice strikes from Scheckler there.
Scheckler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Scheckler drops an elbow to the side of Mike's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scheckler seems to be working for a kimura but Mike defends the submission attempt.
Mike makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scheckler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Scheckler postures up and lands a big shot to Mike's brow.
Scheckler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Scheckler trying to control but Mike is working from the bottom.
Scheckler lands a couple of digs.
Mike is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mike looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Scheckler advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mike moves into full guard.
Scheckler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Scheckler slips nicely into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mike looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Scheckler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Scheckler lands with a punch from half guard.
Mike looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Scheckler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scheckler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Scheckler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Scheckler moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Mike.
Mike is looking for a sweep.
Scheckler controls the position.
Scheckler lands some shots froms side control.
Scheckler working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Scheckler is putting a hurting on Mike here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mike seems a little lost for a moment, as Scheckler dominates the positioning.
Scheckler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Scheckler lands an elbow.
Scheckler cracks Mike with a big elbow.
Scheckler decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mike to his feet.
That kick from Scheckler tenderised Mike's leg. Mike is trying to keep his angry face on.
A good leg kick by Scheckler.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Scheckler throws a low kick but Mike moves out of range easily.
Scheckler tries to land a front kick but Mike steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Scheckler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Scheckler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mike misses with a takedown attempt
and Scheckler counters with a leg kick.
Mike is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Scheckler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mike's calf.
Scheckler throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mike tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Scheckler is in Mike's guard.
Scheckler with a nice head shot there.
Ted Scheckler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mike looking for subs off his back but Scheckler has passed one foot through into half guard.
Scheckler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Scheckler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ted Scheckler was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Scheckler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Scheckler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Scheckler wants to land a leg kick but Mike is out of range.
Scheckler connects with an inside leg kick.
Scheckler fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mike to the ground. Scheckler is now in Mike's guard.
Scheckler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mike looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mike is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Scheckler is aware though and is defending well.
Scheckler pushes down on Mike's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Scheckler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mike looking for a kimura from the bottom but Scheckler passes into side control!
Scheckler has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mike!
Scheckler working the ground and pound effectively.
Scheckler controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scheckler working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Scheckler controlling the position easily from mount.
BOOM! Scheckler connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Scheckler lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Mike is trying to escape the mount.
Scheckler controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scheckler with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
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!
Scheckler is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mike can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ted Scheckler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mike is rocked!
Scheckler controlling from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mike can't escape the position.
Mike tries to improve his position but instead Scheckler has taken his back!
Mighty Mike has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ted Scheckler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Scheckler 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ted Scheckler!
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