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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaquille ONeal (ranked 3143 p4p, 142 weight class) and Vasyl Kovalchick (ranked 3167 p4p, 128 weight class). Kovalchick comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ukrainian kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shaquille ONeal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vasyl Kovalchick!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ONeal fails to land with a series of punches.
Kovalchick throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kovalchick misses with a jab, cross combination.
ONeal throws out a loose jab but Kovalchick uses good head movement to avoid it.
ONeal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovalchick was well out of range. Poor timing from ONeal.
A little jabbing left from Kovalchick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kovalchick scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kovalchick throws a hook to the side of ONeal's head but ONeal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Kovalchick - just one landing.
ONeal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kovalchick.
ONeal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kovalchick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalchick lands a high kick!
Kovalchick throws a sloppy head kick and ONeal moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Kovalchick.
ONeal throws a jab when Kovalchick was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kovalchick! But no joy.
Kovalchick throws a series of punches but ONeal avoids them all with ease.
Kovalchick missing with a left hand there. ONeal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kovalchick has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as ONeal is landing a low percentage of strikes.
ONeal connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kovalchick's hands.
We've been told by ONeal's head coaches at Big Price MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kovalchick misses with a series of wild punches.
ONeal is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kovalchick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kovalchick. That's going to slow ONeal down.
Kovalchick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as ONeal throws out the jab.
Kovalchick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Kovalchick tries to get set, ONeal tries to push him back and clinch up but Kovalchick manages to avoid the attempt.
Kovalchick throws a sloppy head kick and ONeal moves out of range easily.
ONeal is looking to counter the offense by Kovalchick and move into the clinch.
ONeal missing with a left hand there. Kovalchick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kovalchick misses with a hook. ONeal ducked under it nicely.
Kovalchick tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ONeal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kovalchick looks to score with a jab to the body but ONeal is just out of range.
ONeal tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kovalchick manages to circle out of the way.
Kovalchick is looking to slow ONeal down with leg kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kovalchick.
Kovalchick throws a nice looking combination but ONeal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
ONeal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kovalchick throws a sloppy head kick and ONeal moves out of range easily.
ONeal seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
ONeal moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovalchick breaks the clinch.
Kovalchick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kovalchick throws a sloppy head kick and ONeal moves out of range easily.
ONeal tries to counter by clinching up but Kovalchick breaks away and moves out of range.
ONeal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kovalchick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but ONeal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kovalchick throws a head kick but ONeal moves out of range.
Kovalchick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
ONeal wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kovalchick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
ONeal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kovalchick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kovalchick shapes to counter with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasyl Kovalchick dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A swing and a miss from ONeal.
Kovalchick looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kovalchick ducks under a wild hook from ONeal.
Kovalchick throws a sloppy head kick and ONeal moves out of range easily.
Vasyl Kovalchick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
ONeal misses with a straight left.
As ONeal backs off Kovalchick throws a huge counter combo but ONeal manages to avoid it all.
Kovalchick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kovalchick lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Shaquille ONeal has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeal lands with an uppercut that bounces Kovalchick off the cage and back into range.
Kovalchick throws a hook to the side of ONeal's head but ONeal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vasyl Kovalchick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kovalchick tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from ONeal misses.
Kovalchick throws a big counter head kick but ONeal avoids it with no problem.
Kovalchick closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kovalchick circles away from the clinch attempt.
A punch combination from Kovalchick misses.
ONeal misses with a few strikes there.
Kovalchick looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
ONeal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kovalchick.
Kovalchick swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and ONeal holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
ONeal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kovalchick has him pressed against the cage.
ONeal is looking to break free of the clinch but Kovalchick has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ONeal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kovalchick blocks a body shot from ONeal.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kovalchick. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A frustrated look appears on ONeal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
ONeal wants to break free but Kovalchick has control.
Kovalchick blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on ONeal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kovalchick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
ONeal misses with a hook
and Kovalchick counters with a left to the body.
Kovalchick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
ONeal checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kovalchick gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
ONeal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from ONeal misses its intended target.
ONeal jabs Kovalchick right on the nose. Kovalchick blinks but takes it well.
Kovalchick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
ONeal slips under a jab.
ONeal connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
ONeal throws a right hand that Kovalchick ducks under and follows up with a left that Kovalchick also avoids with ease.
ONeal blocks a head kick by Kovalchick.
ONeal is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kovalchick.
Kovalchick lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but ONeal circles away quickly and effectively.
Kovalchick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from ONeal.
As ONeal backs off Kovalchick throws a huge counter combo but ONeal manages to avoid it all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ONeal sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kovalchick misses with a body kick.
ONeal tries to counter by clinching up but Kovalchick breaks away and moves out of range.
Kovalchick misses with a straight right.
ONeal seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
ONeal loads up on a big right hand but Kovalchick slips the punch.
ONeal tries to clinch up but Kovalchick circles away and keeps his distance.
Kovalchick slips under a jab from ONeal.
Kovalchick raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kovalchick misses with a two punch combination.
ONeal darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shaquille ONeal will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shaquille ONeal's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kovalchick throws an overhand right that lands on ONeal's shoulder, as ONeal tries to avoid the shot.
Kovalchick throws a head kick but ONeal moves out of range.
Kovalchick just misses with a punch to the body.
Kovalchick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kovalchick throws a head kick but ONeal moves out of range.
ONeal tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kovalchick manages to circle out of the way.
A slow jab from ONeal misses its intended target.
Kovalchick throws a fast counter high kick but ONeal manages to duck under it in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalchick walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kovalchick thumps ONeal with a low kick.
Kovalchick misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalchick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from ONeal.
Kovalchick looks like he wants to counter punch here.
ONeal looks to land a left hand but Kovalchick moved out of range nicely.
Kovalchick keeps the fight on the outside.
Vasyl Kovalchick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovalchick throws a sloppy head kick and ONeal moves out of range easily.
Kovalchick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
ONeal is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kovalchick.
Kovalchick throws a head kick but ONeal moves out of range.
ONeal wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
ONeal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kovalchick.
ONeal digs a good body shot into Kovalchick's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ONeal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
ONeal staying out of range there.
ONeal seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kovalchick lands a jab to the head.
ONeal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
ONeal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kovalchick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from ONeal.
ONeal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As ONeal backs off Kovalchick throws a huge counter combo but ONeal manages to avoid it all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ONeal lands a jab to Kovalchick's midsection.
Kovalchick looks to land a right hand but ONeal moved out of range.
Kovalchick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
ONeal misses the shot to the body.
ONeal with a nice cross.
Kovalchick misses with a head kick.
Kovalchick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. ONeal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovalchick throws a right hand that ONeal ducks under and follows up with a left that ONeal also avoids with ease.
ONeal avoids the head kick by Kovalchick.
ONeal wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kovalchick takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
ONeal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kovalchick.
Kovalchick throws a hook but ONeal blocks it.
ONeal looks to throw the jab but Kovalchick is out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kovalchick misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kovalchick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasyl Kovalchick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kovalchick 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasyl Kovalchick!
Vasyl Kovalchick made sure to mention his sponsor, Arcticus University: London in his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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