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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roman Shevchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Dee Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn has chosen Chant and E Ala E as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roman Shevchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Dee Penn!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shevchenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shevchenko blocks a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shevchenko.
Penn throws a right and a left that Shevchenko avoids nicely.
Penn tries a low kick but Shevchenko avoids it.
Penn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shevchenko moves in looking to clinch but Penn pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Shevchenko.
Penn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Penn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shevchenko ducks under a wild hook from Penn.
Shevchenko throws a sloppy head kick and Penn moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shevchenko checks a low kick from Penn.
Penn avoids the head kick by Shevchenko.
A clash of legs there as Shevchenko blocks the low kick.
Shevchenko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Penn misses with the combination.
Shevchenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Shevchenko blocks the low kick.
Shevchenko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn pulls Shevchenko in close to prevent any damage.
Shevchenko drops back looking for a leg! Penn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Penn manages to kick Shevchenko off! Shevchenko jumps back into Penn's guard.
Shevchenko is breathing heavily.
Penn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shevchenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Penn uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Shevchenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Penn motions for Shevchenko to come forward. Penn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shevchenko throws a head kick that misses.
Penn throws a sloppy head kick
and Shevchenko counters with a head kick. That will keep Penn thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Shevchenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Penn.
Shevchenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Penn circles away quickly and effectively.
Penn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Penn throws a low kick, looking for Shevchenko's leg but Shevchenko calmly moves out of range.
Penn moves out of range as Shevchenko throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shevchenko throws a head kick that misses.
Shevchenko takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice defenses there by Shevchenko.
Shevchenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Penn.
Shevchenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shevchenko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shevchenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A lazy body kick from Penn
and Shevchenko counters with a shoot takedown. Penn fights it but they end up in guard.
Shevchenko gets to his feet. Penn looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Penn blocks a head kick by Shevchenko.
Jay Dee Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shevchenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shevchenko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Penn.
Shevchenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Penn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shevchenko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shevchenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Penn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shevchenko slips a jab and a cross from Penn.
Penn throws a sloppy head kick
and Shevchenko counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Penn is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penn blocks a head kick by Shevchenko.
Penn's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Penn duly obliges.
Shevchenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Penn lands a slapping body shot.
A combination from Penn does no damage.
Penn throws a low kick but Shevchenko avoids it.
No luck for Shevchenko with that takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shevchenko takes one to the chin there.
Penn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Penn blocks a head kick by Shevchenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Shevchenko dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Shevchenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shevchenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Penn.
Penn shoots in but no luck this time.
Penn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shevchenko circles away.
Shevchenko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Penn.
Shevchenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Penn misses with a leg kick
and Shevchenko counters with a left to the body.
Penn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Penn avoids the head kick by Shevchenko.
Penn throws a front kick aimed at Shevchenko's knee but Shevchenko avoids it well.
Shevchenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shevchenko is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shevchenko slips under a jab.
Penn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shevchenko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shevchenko lands in his opponent's guard.
Penn wants to get back to his feet but Shevchenko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shevchenko stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Shevchenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shevchenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shevchenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shevchenko tries to clinch but Penn is having none of it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Penn!
Penn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Penn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roman Shevchenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shevchenko thows a body kick. Penn tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Penn clinches up against the cage.
Shevchenko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Shevchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn keeps control of Shevchenko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shevchenko has Penn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Penn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Penn breaks from the clinch.
Penn misses with a leg kick.
Shevchenko misses with a head kick.
Penn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shevchenko. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick from Penn lands but Shevchenko takes it in his stride.
Shevchenko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shevchenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Penn misses the target.
Shevchenko throws a head kick that misses.
Penn cracks a nice hook into Shevchenko's ribs.
Penn throws a series of punches but Shevchenko moves out of range.
Penn lands a jab-cross combination.
Penn misses with the body kick
and Shevchenko counters with a shoot takedown. Penn fights it but they end up in guard.
Shevchenko drops back, looking for a kneebar! Penn looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Penn looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Penn!
Shevchenko tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Penn presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn controlling from mount.
Shevchenko is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Shevchenko dominated that second round.
That's time! Shevchenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Penn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Penn throws a sloppy head kick and Shevchenko moves out of range easily.
Shevchenko throws a head kick but Penn moves out of range.
Shevchenko checks a low kick from Penn.
A bone on bone clash there as Shevchenko blocks the leg kick.
Penn shoots for a double leg takedown but Shevchenko sprawls well. He's pushed Penn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shevchenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Penn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shevchenko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shevchenko seems to be working for a kimura but Penn defends the submission attempt.
Penn has one foot on Shevchenko's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shevchenko throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn misses with a head kick.
Penn throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Penn misses
and Shevchenko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shevchenko decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Penn misses with a takedown attempt - Shevchenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shevchenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Penn manages to avoid it.
Shevchenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shevchenko goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Shevchenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Penn scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Shevchenko is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Penn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Roman Shevchenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shevchenko trying to control but Penn postures up.
Shevchenko controlling the position well.
Shevchenko looks like he's trying to stand up.
Penn is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shevchenko is looking for a sweep. Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Penn trying to control the pace.
Penn stops Shevchenko from getting back to his feet.
Shevchenko pushes Penn off but Penn dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shevchenko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Penn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Penn has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Shevchenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Shevchenko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Penn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shevchenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Penn thows a body shot but no joy.
Penn scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Shevchenko is looking to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Shevchenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shevchenko, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight for Roman Shevchenko!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Roman Shevchenko!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Roman Shevchenko!
Roman Shevchenko wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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