Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2018

#R1#
Rewell throws a body shot but no joy.
Shevchenko feinted with a counter takedown.
Rewell throws a jab when Shevchenko was well out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shevchenko checks a leg kick.
Shevchenko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shevchenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rewell lands a nice hook to Shevchenko's body. Shevchenko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rewell connects with a body shot.
Shevchenko takes a swing at Rewell's ribcage but misses.
Shevchenko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shevchenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rewell can pounce on him.
Rewell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rewell motions for Shevchenko to come forward. Rewell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Rewell misses.
Rewell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rewell wants it to stay on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Rewell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shevchenko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rewell backs up against the cage.
Rewell thuds a left hand into Shevchenko's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rewell with a jab.#T1#
Rewell feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shevchenko's calf.
Rewell lands a leg kick that knocks Shevchenko off balance momentarily.
Rewell misses with a hook
and Shevchenko counters with a left to the body.
Rewell lands a really nice looking cross but Shevchenko seems unphased. #CUT2#
It looks like Taras Shevchenko has been cut.
Rewell lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rewell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shevchenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Rewell cracks Shevchenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shevchenko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rewell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shevchenko avoids the body shot from Rewell.
Rewell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rewell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shevchenko.
Shevchenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rewell looks to land a right hand but Shevchenko moved out of range.
Shevchenko seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot by Rewell.#T2#
Rewell misses with a looping right.
Shevchenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rewell avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taras Shevchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shevchenko avoids the head kick by Rewell.
Shevchenko throwing a counter right hand but Rewell manages to avoid it.
Rewell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shevchenko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Rewell misses.
Rewell throws a big shot that misses.
Rewell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rewell lands with a slapping head kick.
Rewell dips to his left and cracks Shevchenko with an uppercut!
Rewell lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#
Taras Shevchenko's cut is getting worse.
Shevchenko shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Shevchenko clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Rewell tries a body shot but Shevchenko blocks it.
Shevchenko stalls.
Shevchenko looking to stall.
Rewell can't find room to land a body shot as Shevchenko controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rewell.
Shevchenko stalling in the clinch.
Shevchenko has Rewell pressed against the cage, preventing Rewell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Rewell fails to land.
Rewell lands a hook that snaps the head of Shevchenko backwards.
Rewell cracks Shevchenko with a nice body shot.
Rewell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rewell letting Shevchenko take a breather here.
Shevchenko blocks an uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Shevchenko has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Shevchenko effectively controlling the action here.
Rewell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Rewell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shevchenko.
A knee to the head by Rewell.
Shevchenko is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rewell. #BC2#
Rewell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alexander Rewell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shevchenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shevchenko takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rewell just misses with a punch to the body.
Shevchenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#
Taras Shevchenko's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rewell.
Rewell is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shevchenko had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Shevchenko misses with an uppercut. Rewell saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rewell! But no joy.
A left lands for Rewell.
Nice uppercut lands for Rewell. That snapped Shevchenko's head back.
Donk. Rewell catches Shevchenko right on the button with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rewell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shevchenko manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Rewell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taras Shevchenko's cut.
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.
#R2#
Rewell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rewell lands a slapping body shot.
Rewell tries a head kick but it misses.
A leg kick checked by Shevchenko.
Rewell thuds a left hand into Shevchenko's body.
Rewell lands with a shot to the body.
Shevchenko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rewell fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shevchenko checks it well.
Rewell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shevchenko.
Rewell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shevchenko doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Rewell forces Shevchenko back against the cage and clinches.
A short uppercut from Rewell.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rewell lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Rewell.
Shevchenko blocks a body shot from Rewell.
Rewell has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Shevchenko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rewell is keeping busy.
Rewell misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Shevchenko stalling in the clinch but Rewell improves position.
Shevchenko prevents a body shot from Rewell.
Shevchenko leaning against his opponent.
Rewell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shevchenko's elbow.
Rewell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rewell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rewell tries a body shot but Shevchenko blocks it.
Shevchenko trying to control the position but instead, Rewell has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shevchenko into the cage.
Alexander Rewell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Rewell fails to land.
A short uppercut from Rewell.
Rewell tries to throw a body punch but Shevchenko avoids it by throwing Rewell back against the cage.
Rewell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rewell cracks Shevchenko with a nice body shot.
Rewell scores with a shot to the side of Shevchenko's head. #CUT2#
Jeez, Taras Shevchenko's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Shevchenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Rewell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rewell lands a nice shot to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rewell.
Rewell misses with a punch to the body.
Rewell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shevchenko backwards.
Shevchenko tries to stall but Rewell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rewell digs a right hand underneath Shevchenko's ribcage. Shevchenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rewell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rewell.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Taras Shevchenko's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexander Rewell!
Alexander Rewell made sure to mention his sponsor, RAGS of a RONIN in his post fight interview.

Event: Lupe 15
Date: Jul 29, 2018

#R1#
Leopoldo misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Shevchenko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shevchenko stands up over Leopoldo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Leopoldo wants to sweep here but Shevchenko controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Leopoldo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shevchenko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shevchenko chips away with some ground and pound.
Leopoldo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shevchenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shevchenko wants to control from the top but Leopoldo keeps moving.
Leopoldo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shevchenko manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Shevchenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Leopoldo throws a big elbow that misses.
Leopoldo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Shevchenko working for a triangle but Leopoldo defends it easily.
Shevchenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leopoldo is one step ahead there. #T1#
Shevchenko is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Shevchenko looking for a guillotine here but Leopoldo defends easily.
Leopoldo postures up in Shevchenko's guard and throws a big left but Shevchenko blocks it.
Shevchenko lands some strikes from the bottom.
Leopoldo chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Leopoldo has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Shevchenko to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Leopoldo is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Shevchenko pulls down on the head and he's put Leopoldo to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Taras Shevchenko!
A victorious Taras Shevchenko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Lupe 11
Date: Jul 08, 2018

#R1#
Meikalainen lands a head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Taras Shevchenko has been cut.
Meikalainen stuns Shevchenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Meikalainen connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Meikalainen forces Shevchenko back against the cage and clinches.
Shevchenko fails to pull guard.
Meikalainen looking to slow down the pace here.
Shevchenko leaning against his opponent.
Shevchenko effectively controlling the action here.
Shevchenko receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Meikalainen misses with the head strike.
Meikalainen lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meikalainen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shevchenkos head.
Meikalainen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Meikalainen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Shevchenko goes for a takedown attempt but Meikalainen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Meikalainen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shevchenko. Meikalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shevchenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Meikalainen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meikalainen.
Shevchenko looking to slow down the pace here.
Shevchenko is trying to drag Meikalainen to the mat but Meikalainen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Matti Meikalainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taras Shevchenko.
Meikalainen effectively controlling the action here.#T2#
Shevchenko leaning his opponent against the cage.
Come on Shevchenko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shevchenko is struggling to control the position.
Shevchenko looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Taras Shevchenko.
Shevchenko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Meikalainen to score with a decent uppercut.
Shevchenko is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like Meikalainen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Matti Meikalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Meikalainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Shevchenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice cross by Shevchenko.
Shevchenko throws a big shot that misses.
Meikalainen throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Meikalainen misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Meikalainen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Meikalainen is struggling to control the position.
Shevchenko is pushing Meikalainen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meikalainen.
Stalling in the clinch from Meikalainen.
Shevchenko is working for takedown but Meikalainen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Meikalainen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Meikalainen stalls.
Shevchenko fails to pull guard. #T4#
Meikalainen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shevchenko up against the cage.
Shevchenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meikalainen is working Shevchenko over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Meikalainen.
Shevchenko looking to slow down the pace here.
Shevchenko throws a head punch that misses.
Shevchenko can't get the takedown.
Shevchenko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Meikalainen.
Meikalainen stalling in the clinch.
Shevchenko has a couple of punches blocked by Meikalainen.
Meikalainen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matti Meikalainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taras Shevchenko's cut.
That's time! Meikalainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Shevchenko misses with a looping right.
Shevchenko moves out of range of the leg kick from Meikalainen.
Meikalainen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Meikalainen is looking to counter punch.
Shevchenko looks to land a left hand but Meikalainen moved out of range nicely.
Meikalainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Shevchenko misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Matti Meikalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meikalainen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shevchenko throws out a loose jab but Meikalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meikalainen moves out of range as Shevchenko strikes.#CL#
Meikalainen clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meikalainen lands with a left to the head.
Shevchenko looking to stall.
Shevchenko blocking some punches.
Shevchenko being controlled against the cage.#T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Meikalainen.
The referee calls for Shevchenko to work.
The referee calls for Shevchenko to work.
Meikalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shevchenko is stalling here.
Shevchenko being controlled against the cage.
Meikalainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Meikalainen.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Meikalainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shevchenko's elbow.
Shevchenko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Meikalainen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shevchenko stalling. #TD2#
Shevchenko pulls guard.
Meikalainen trying to control but Shevchenko is working from the bottom.
Meikalainen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shevchenko keeping moving, preventing Meikalainen from controlling successfully.
Meikalainen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Meikalainen preventing the sweep.
Shevchenko is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Meikalainen slips nicely into half guard.
Meikalainen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Meikalainen trying to control the action but Shevchenko is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shevchenko actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meikalainen blocks the strikes from Shevchenko.
Meikalainen prevents Shevchenko from improving his position.
Meikalainen is trying to control the action in half guard but Shevchenko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Meikalainen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Shevchenko won't allow Meikalainen to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Shevchenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Meikalainen pulls his head out easily.
Meikalainen trying to control the action but Shevchenko is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Meikalainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shevchenko can do to turn this around?
Shevchenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Meikalainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Meikalainen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Meikalainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Shevchenko controls his hands.
Shevchenko is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Shevchenko wants a takedown but no success here.
Matti Meikalainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taras Shevchenko.
Meikalainen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shevchenko backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matti Meikalainen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Taras Shevchenko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shevchenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Meikalainen defending well as Shevchenko loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Meikalainen rushes Shevchenko and presses him up against the cage.
Meikalainen tries to throw a body punch but Shevchenko avoids it by throwing Meikalainen back against the cage.
Meikalainen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Meikalainen avoids the elbow strike from Shevchenko, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Meikalainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
That has opened up Taras Shevchenko's cut even more.
Meikalainen is working Shevchenko over against the cage.
Meikalainen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shevchenko up against the cage.
Meikalainen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meikalainen just leaning against Shevchenko, taking a breather.
Meikalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shevchenko tries to pull guard but Meikalainen won't allow it.
Matti Meikalainen has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Meikalainen scores with a shoulder strike.
Meikalainen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shevchenko slows down the pace here.
Meikalainen leaning against his opponent.
Meikalainen is trying to maintain a safe position but Shevchenko gets an underhook and turns Meikalainen into the cage.
Shevchenko blocks a body shot from Meikalainen.
Shevchenko is trying to stall.
Meikalainen stalls.
Shevchenko blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shevchenko.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Meikalainen as Shevchenko tries to tie him up.
Meikalainen lands an uppercut.
Meikalainen lands with a light punch inside.
Shevchenko tries to pull guard but Meikalainen won't allow it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shevchenko as Meikalainen tries to tie him up.
Meikalainen lands a left hand.
Meikalainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meikalainen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT#
The cut above Taras Shevchenko's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Meikalainen throws a head punch that misses.
Meikalainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Shevchenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stalling in the clinch from Shevchenko. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Meikalainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Meikalainen scores with a hook to the body.
Meikalainen lands an uppercut.
Shevchenko prevents a body shot from Meikalainen.
Shevchenko tries to pull guard but Meikalainen won't allow it.
Matti Meikalainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taras Shevchenko.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Meikalainen.
The referee is keeping an eye on Meikalainen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shevchenko taking a breather.
Meikalainen working aggressively here.
Shevchenko manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T4#
Meikalainen lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Meikalainen. #CUT#
Taras Shevchenko's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Meikalainen.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Meikalainen misses with a body punch.
Meikalainen misses with a punch to the body.
Matti Meikalainen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Meikalainen working aggressively here.
Meikalainen looking to slow down the pace here.
Taras Shevchenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Meikalainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meikalainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shevchenko just leaning against Meikalainen, taking a breather.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matti Meikalainen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Meikalainen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matti Meikalainen!
Matti Meikalainen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Lupe 5 After-Party
Date: Jun 03, 2018

#R1#
Shevchenko throws a low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shevchenko.
Shevchenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shevchenko. That did some damage!
Shevchenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Shevchenko misses the shot to the body.
Shevchenko throws a one two combo.
Shevchenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shevchenko as he jumps to the side.
Shevchenko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries for a takedown but Shevchenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shevchenko moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick. #CL#
Shevchenko closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Shevchenko manages to pull guard. #T1#
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Shevchenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shevchenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shevchenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shevchenko is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Shevchenko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Shevchenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Shevchenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shevchenko has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard. #CUT2#
It looks like Taras Shevchenko has been cut.#T2#
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith postures up.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shevchenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Shevchenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.#SUB#
Shevchenko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith is fighting to break Shevchenko's control of his arms but Shevchenko is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shevchenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shevchenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shevchenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3##SUB#
Shevchenko has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shevchenko's head.
Smith working some strikes from top position.#CUT2#
Taras Shevchenko's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#CUT2#
Jeez, Taras Shevchenko's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Taras Shevchenko's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Johnny Smith!
Johnny Smith was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Lupe 1 Fame
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
Shevchenko looks to throw the jab but Harkimo is out of range.
Harkimo throws a jab when Shevchenko was well out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Shevchenko misses.
Shevchenko avoids the head kick by Harkimo.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shevchenko! But no joy.
Shevchenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Harkimo.
Harkimo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shevchenko.
Harkimo throwing a counter right hand but Shevchenko manages to avoid it.
Shevchenko swinging wildly here.
Harkimo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Harkimo throws a lazy uppercut
and Shevchenko counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Shevchenko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Harkimo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Shevchenko trying to control the action but Harkimo is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harkimo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shevchenko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Harkimo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Shevchenko takes a little break here. Harkimo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Harkimo is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB2#
Shevchenko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Harkimo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Shevchenko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Shevchenko advances to mount.
Shevchenko dominating with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shevchenko is in the full mount, landing strikes. #SUB2#
Shevchenko has hold of Harkimo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Harkimo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #T2#
Shevchenko dominating with strikes here.
Harkimo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC2#
Harkimo is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harkimo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shevchenko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shevchenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shevchenko looking to control but Harkimo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shevchenko looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Harkimo covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taras Shevchenko!
During a confident post fight interview, Taras Shevchenko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: UGD 108:Rumlow Vs Hill
Date: Apr 13, 2018

#R1#
Shevchenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Valentinovich is just out of range.
Valentinovich does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shevchenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Valentinovich swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Shevchenko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Shevchenko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Valentinovich bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Shevchenko misses with a hook. Valentinovich ducked under it nicely.
Valentinovich fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
A big left from Shevchenko misses.
Shevchenko checks a leg kick.
Taras Shevchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shevchenko moves away from the strike by Valentinovich.
Valentinovich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Shevchenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valentinovich jabs at Shevchenko's body.#CL2#
Shevchenko moves into the clinch successfully.
A bit of stalling here from Valentinovich.
Shevchenko stalling the fight.
Valentinovich lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shevchenko.
Shevchenko effectively controlling the action here.
Valentinovich misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Valentinovich as Shevchenko tries to tie him up.
Shevchenko tries for a takedown but Valentinovich manages to get underhooks.
Shevchenko told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Valentinovich lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Valentinovich manages to break the clinch.
Valentinovich feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shevchenkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Valentinovich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shevchenko doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Shevchenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Valentinovich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Valentinovich was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shevchenko.
Shevchenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valentinovich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Valentinovich.
Shevchenko lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentinovich checks a low kick from Shevchenko.
The crowd cheers as Valentinovich lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shevchenko doesn't seem phased though.
Shevchenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Valentinovich tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valentinovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shevchenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Valentinovich avoids it really well and circles away.
Sergej Valentinovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taras Shevchenko.
Shevchenko closes the distance and clinches up with Valentinovich, looking for a takedown. Shevchenko pushes Valentinovich against the cage but Valentinovich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T3#
Valentinovich slips a straight right by Shevchenko.
Valentinovich uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shevchenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shevchenko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Valentinovich counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice cross by Valentinovich.
Shevchenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valentinovich sizes up Shevchenko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shevchenko closes the distance but Valentinovich moves to the side
and Valentinovich makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Valentinovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Valentinovich.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Valentinovich.#CUT#
That has opened up Taras Shevchenko's cut even more.
Shevchenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Valentinovich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A lazy left from Valentinovich finds it's target.
Shevchenko throws a hook but Valentinovich avoids it easily.
Shevchenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valentinovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Shevchenko.
Valentinovich throws out a loose jab but Shevchenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valentinovich jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Valentinovich, right into the meat.
Shevchenko shoots for a double leg takedown but Valentinovich sprawls well. He's pushed Shevchenko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shevchenko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Valentinovich to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergej Valentinovich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taras Shevchenko's cut.
That's time! Valentinovich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
The fighters circling - Valentinovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valentinovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shevchenko misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Valentinovich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slapping leg kick lands for Valentinovich.
Valentinovich jabs Shevchenko right on the nose. Shevchenko blinks but takes it well.#CUT#
The cut above Taras Shevchenko's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Valentinovich throws a body punch but Shevchenko moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shevchenko! But no joy.
Valentinovich slips under a jab from Shevchenko.
It looked like Valentinovich was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shevchenko.
Shevchenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Valentinovich lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Valentinovich has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shevchenko loads up on a big right hand but Valentinovich slips the punch.
Valentinovich lands a nice shot to the body.
Valentinovich lands with a cross.
Valentinovich scores with a shot to the body.
Sergej Valentinovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Valentinovich scores with the left hand. Shevchenko knows he should have avoided that one.
Valentinovich avoids the body shot from Shevchenko.
A left lands for Valentinovich.#CUT#
Taras Shevchenko's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Valentinovich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shevchenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shevchenko misses with a straight right.
Valentinovich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shevchenko can do to turn this around?
Shevchenko tries for a takedown but Valentinovich circles away easily
and Valentinovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valentinovich scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A left lands for Valentinovich.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Taras Shevchenko's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sergej Valentinovich!
A very excited looking Sergej Valentinovich made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: UGD 106:Bixby Vs Hill
Date: Mar 30, 2018

#R1#
Shevchenko on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#
It looks like Taras Shevchenko has been cut.
Benvenuti thumps Shevchenko with a low kick.
Benvenuti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shevchenko connects with a leg kick. Benvenuti looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Benvenuti misses with a straight left.
Benvenuti misses with a body shot.
Shevchenko throws a shot from downtown. Benvenuti moves away and avoids it.
Benvenuti misses with a straight left.
Benvenuti scores with a push kick.
Benvenuti bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Benvenuti misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shevchenko feints a counter leg kick.
Shevchenko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shevchenko throws a right hand that misses
and Benvenuti counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Benvenuti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Benvenuti. #T1##CL#
Benvenuti takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Benvenuti.
Shevchenko has Benvenuti pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Benvenuti manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shevchenko blocks a body shot from Benvenuti.
Shevchenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Shevchenko manages to break the clinch.
Benvenuti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shevchenko.
Benvenuti lunges at Shevchenko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shevchenko's hand. #CUT#
That has opened up Taras Shevchenko's cut even more.#KD#
Benvenuti cracks Shevchenko with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Shevchenko looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Benvenuti finish him? #ROC#
Shevchenko is rocked!
Benvenuti is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shevchenko blocks the body kick.
Benvenuti thuds a left hand into Shevchenko's body.#KD#
Benvenuti feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Shevchenko sprawling to the canvas! Shevchenko rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Benvenuti finish him?!
Shevchenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Benvenuti finish him?#CUT#
The cut above Taras Shevchenko's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Benvenuti cracks Shevchenko with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Shevchenko falls to his knees and Benvenuti doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giacomo Benvenuti!
After winning the bout, Giacomo Benvenuti thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: UGD 97:Gower Vs Laine
Date: Jan 26, 2018

#R1#
Shevchenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Suckerpunch but Suckerpunch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A combination from Suckerpunch does no damage.
Shevchenko swings widly with a right hand
and Shevchenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Taras Shevchenko has been cut.
Suckerpunch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shevchenko.
Suckerpunch appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Suckerpunch clinches up with Shevchenko and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suckerpunch pushes Shevchenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Suckerpunch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shevchenko's elbow. #TD2#
Shevchenko lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Shevchenko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Suckerpunch on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Suckerpunch tries to get out of the position.
Shevchenko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Suckerpunch is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shevchenko scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Shevchenko in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Suckerpunch tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Shevchenko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Taras Shevchenko!
A relieved looking Taras Shevchenko thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: UGD 69:Carmody Vs Arnold
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1#
Palmer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shevchenko.
Shevchenko ducks under a wild hook from Palmer.
Shevchenko unleashes a big counter combination but Palmer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice defenses there by Shevchenko.
Shevchenko avoids the body shot from Palmer.
Palmer throws out a loose jab but Shevchenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shevchenko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Palmer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shevchenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Palmer.
Palmer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shevchenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer loads up on a big right hand but Shevchenko slips the punch.
It seemed like Shevchenko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Palmer throws the left hand but Shevchenko avoids the punch easily.
Palmer lands a jab to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Taras Shevchenko has been cut.
Shevchenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Palmer.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Palmer. Shevchenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shevchenko slips a jab from Palmer.
Palmer misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and Shevchenko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Shevchenko is working for a submission of some sort.
Shevchenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Palmer holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Shevchenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Shevchenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shevchenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Palmer defending well though.
Palmer wants to control but Shevchenko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shevchenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Palmer is holding on to half guard well.
Shevchenko is looking to take a break and control but Palmer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shevchenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Palmer's head.
Shevchenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Palmer is trying is best to control the position here.
Shevchenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shevchenko thows a huge punch but Palmer dodges it nicely. #T3##SUB2#
Palmer is defending against the submission attempts here by Shevchenko.
Palmer tries to get to full guard but Shevchenko has control of the leg.
Palmer moves into full guard.
Shevchenko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shevchenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Palmer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shevchenko looking to sit in guard and control but Palmer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Shevchenko controls Palmer momentarily but Palmer frees himself. #T4##SUB2#
Shevchenko is looking for a triangle but Palmer pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Palmer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shevchenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Palmer has managed to get both his arms back between Shevchenko's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Shevchenko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Palmer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Palmer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shevchenko is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shevchenko looking to control but Palmer passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Shevchenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Palmer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taras Shevchenko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Palmer throws a body shot but no joy.
Shevchenko ducks under a wild hook from Palmer.
Palmer is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Palmer missing with a left hand there. Shevchenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Palmer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shevchenko.
Palmer scores with a sloppy right hand. Shevchenko should have avoided that one.
Palmer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shevchenko can do to turn this around?
Palmer slaps away a takedown attempt from Shevchenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Shevchenko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shevchenko avoids a kick to the body.
Palmer is looking to land body kicks.
Roy Palmer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Palmer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shevchenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Palmer.
Palmer misses the shot to the body.
Palmer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shevchenko shoots in but no luck this time.
Palmer loads up on a big right hand but Shevchenko slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Palmer.
A punch lands to the side of Shevchenko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Palmer throws a chopping leg kick but Shevchenko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Palmer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shevchenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Palmer.
Roy Palmer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Shevchenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palmer.
Shevchenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Palmer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palmer throws out a loose jab but Shevchenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palmer misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Shevchenko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shevchenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shevchenko throwing strikes but missing.
Shevchenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shevchenko looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Shevchenko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shevchenko tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Palmer is looking to regain half guard here but Shevchenko keeps moving and retains side control.
Shevchenko is trying to ground and pound but Palmer uses the momentary lack of control by Shevchenko to regain half guard.
Palmer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Palmer moves into full guard.
Shevchenko trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Palmer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T4#
Shevchenko wants to sweep here but Palmer controlling him for the moment.
Shevchenko trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Shevchenko looking for subs off his back but Palmer has passed one foot through into half guard.
Palmer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Shevchenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Palmer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Taras Shevchenko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Palmer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shevchenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shevchenko shoots and misses
and Palmer counters with a nice leg kick.
Palmer misses with a looping left.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Palmer, right into the meat.
Palmer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Palmer throws a lazy right hand but Shevchenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roy Palmer is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot lands for Palmer.#CUT#
That has opened up Taras Shevchenko's cut even more.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shevchenko with the counter takedown but Palmer avoids it easily.
Shevchenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Palmer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shevchenko moves away.
Shevchenko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Palmer. That snapped Shevchenko's head back.
Palmer misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Shevchenko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Palmer won't be happy with that. #ES#
Palmer explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shevchenko avoids the body shot from Palmer.
Palmer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Palmer looks to land a left hand but Shevchenko moved out of range nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Palmer, right into the meat. #T2#
A jab from Palmer misses.
Shevchenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Palmer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shevchenko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shevchenko is defended easily by Palmer.
Roy Palmer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taras Shevchenko.
Palmer connects with a jab.#CUT#
The cut above Taras Shevchenko's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T3#
Palmer looks to throw the jab but Shevchenko is out of range.
Shevchenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Palmer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Palmer scores with a spinning back kick!
Palmer with a jab.
Palmer lands a jab to the nose.
Shevchenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Palmer.
Palmer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shevchenko's head backwards.#CUT#
Taras Shevchenko's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Palmer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Palmer throws a series of punches but Shevchenko moves out of range. #T4#
Palmer throws a right hand that Shevchenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Shevchenko also avoids with ease.
Shevchenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Shevchenko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Palmer misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palmer scores with a hook to the body. Shevchenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Palmer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shevchenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Palmer.
Palmer throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Shevchenko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shevchenko.
Taras Shevchenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Palmer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shevchenko.
Shevchenko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Palmer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Shevchenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Palmer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Palmer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Palmer, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Palmer!
A relieved looking Roy Palmer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: UGD 65:Pulkkinen Vs Cotto
Date: Jul 08, 2017

#R1#
Good work by Shevchenko as he checks the leg kick.
Shevchenko throwing a counter right hand but Napoleon manages to avoid it.
Shevchenko slips under a jab from Napoleon.
Napoleon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shevchenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Napoleon.
Shevchenko tries to counter with a takedown but Napoleon is quick to defend against it.
Napoleon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Napoleon throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Shevchenko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Napoleon sprawls well initially but Shevchenko persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Napoleon pushes Shevchenko off and gets back to his feet.
Napoleon scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Taras Shevchenko has been cut.
Napoleon misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shevchenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Napoleon.
Napoleon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Napoleon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD2#
Napoleon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T1#
Napoleon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Napoleon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shevchenko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shevchenko wants to get back to full guard.
Napoleon content to control rather than advance.
Shevchenko is trying to control but can't.
Napoleon tries to stand and escape but Shevchenko is controlling the position. #SU2#
Napoleon escapes and gets back to his feet.
A low kick from Napoleon is predictable there #TD#
and Shevchenko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Napoleon wants to stand up but Shevchenko is controlling him.
Shevchenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Napoleon is retaining full guard. #T2#
Napoleon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Napoleon wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Shevchenko manages to pass to side control.
Napoleon wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Shevchenko there.
Shevchenko working over Napoleon with some ground and pound. Napoleon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Shevchenko is looking to take a break and control but Napoleon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Napoleon trying to control here.
Napoleon tries to kick Shevchenko off but Shevchenko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Napoleon wants to improve his position but Shevchenko is controlling well. #SUB#
Shevchenko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Napoleon is just riding it out for now. Shevchenko eventually gives up the hold.
Nice strikes from Shevchenko there.
Shevchenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Napoleon defending well though.
Napoleon looks like he's trying to stand up.
Shevchenko working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Shevchenko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Shevchenko there. #T4#
Shevchenko trying to control the action but Napoleon is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Napoleon kicks off Shevchenko and gets to his feet.
Napoleon throws the left hand but Shevchenko avoids the punch easily.
Napoleon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shevchenko.
Napoleon throws a shot from downtown. Shevchenko moves away and avoids it.
Napoleon throws a sloppy head kick and Shevchenko moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Napoleon. Shevchenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Napoleon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck for Shevchenko with that takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Napoleon. Shevchenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buster Napoleon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taras Shevchenko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Napoleon lands with a cross.
Shevchenko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Napoleon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shevchenko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Napoleon throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Shevchenko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Napoleon is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Shevchenko blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Napoleon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Napoleon scores with a nice body kick.
Napoleon throws a body punch but Shevchenko moves out of range.
Shevchenko feinted with a counter takedown.
Napoleon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Napoleon throws a lazy right hand but Shevchenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Buster Napoleon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Napoleon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shevchenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Napoleon looks to throw the jab but Shevchenko is out of range.
Napoleon scores with a leg kick.
Napoleon scores with a jab to the head.
Napoleon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shevchenkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shevchenko has a takedown stuffed.
Napoleon throws a hook but Shevchenko blocks it.
Napoleon misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
Shevchenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Napoleon misses with a wild body shot.
Napoleon throws a right and a left that Shevchenko avoids nicely.
A jab from Napoleon misses.
Shevchenko tries to counter with a takedown but Napoleon is quick to defend against it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Napoleon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shevchenko's hands.
Shevchenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Napoleon defends well and Shevchenko ends up having to push Napoleon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taras Shevchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Napoleon throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Shevchenko counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Napoleon!
Shevchenko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Napoleon sneaks back into half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Shevchenko slips a nice elbow through Napoleon's hands, connecting with Napoleon's forehead.
Taras Shevchenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Napoleon wants to control but Shevchenko is keeping busy.
Shevchenko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Napoleon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Shevchenko lands with a punch from half guard.
Shevchenko drops an elbow to the side of Napoleon's head.
Napoleon tries to kick Shevchenko off but Shevchenko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Shevchenko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Napoleon wants to get back to his feet.
Napoleon is not content to let Shevchenko control the position.
Shevchenko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shevchenko connects with a nice short shot to Napoleon's temple.
Shevchenko slips a nice elbow through Napoleon's hands, connecting with Napoleon's forehead.
Shevchenko is looking to take a break and control but Napoleon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Napoleon is trying to stand.
Napoleon is not content to let Shevchenko control the position.
Napoleon wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Napoleon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shevchenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Napoleon keeps working.
Napoleon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shevchenko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Napoleon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shevchenko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buster Napoleon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Taras Shevchenko'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Napoleon throws a hook but Shevchenko blocks it.
Napoleon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shevchenko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A low kick from Napoleon misses #TD#
and Shevchenko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shevchenko chips away with some ground and pound.
Shevchenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shevchenko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Napoleon's head.
Shevchenko is working Napoleon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Napoleon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Napoleon wants to get back to his feet but Shevchenko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Napoleon has momentary wrist control but Shevchenko slips an elbow through the middle.
Napoleon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Napoleon wants to get back to his feet but Shevchenko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shevchenko connects with a couple of short punches.
Shevchenko cracks Napoleon with a solid left hand.
Shevchenko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Napoleon's head.
Napoleon wants to stand and escape but Shevchenko is having none of it.
Shevchenko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shevchenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Napoleon is looking to stand up but Shevchenko isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shevchenko throws a big elbow that misses. #ES2#
Napoleon has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Shevchenko off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Shevchenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Napoleon avoids it really well and circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Napoleon there.
Napoleon throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Shevchenko counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Napoleon has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Shevchenko is on him like a limpet, forcing Napoleon back against the cage.
Napoleon can't find room to land a body shot as Shevchenko controls the action.
Buster Napoleon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Shevchenko prevents a body shot from Napoleon. #BC2#
Napoleon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Napoleon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Napoleon misses the target.
Napoleon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Shevchenko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Napoleon's guard.
Napoleon wants to get back to his feet but Shevchenko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shevchenko wants to control from the top but Napoleon keeps moving. #ES2#
Napoleon has his feet on Shevchenko's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Napoleon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Napoleon thows a leg kick but Shevchenko checks it #TD#
and Shevchenko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shevchenko works over Napoleon with some ground and pound from guard.
Shevchenko wants to pass the guard but Napoleon is keeping the position.
Napoleon wants to stand and escape but Shevchenko is having none of it.
Shevchenko trying to control but Napoleon is working from the bottom.
Napoleon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shevchenko won't allow Napoleon to get back to his feet.
Taras Shevchenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shevchenko is in close to Napoleon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shevchenko scoring with some ground and pound.
Shevchenko cracks Napoleon with a solid left hand.
Shevchenko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Napoleon's head.

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 Taras Shevchenko.
I think Napoleon 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buster Napoleon!
Buster Napoleon made sure to mention his sponsor, KAISER Nutrition - Q160 in his post fight interview.

Event: UGD 55:Tanaka Vs Shevchenko II
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Tanaka takes a swing at Shevchenko's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Tanaka.
Shevchenko unleashes a big counter combination but Tanaka bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tanaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tanaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shevchenko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tanaka misses with a hook.
Shevchenko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tanaka defends it well.
Tanaka throws a hook to the side of Shevchenko's head but Shevchenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tanaka lands with an uppercut that bounces Shevchenko off the cage and back into range.#CUT#
It looks like Taras Shevchenko has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shevchenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tanaka but Tanaka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shevchenko shoots in but Tanaka avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Tanaka misses with a straight left.
Ken Tanaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tanaka connects with a body shot.
Shevchenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tanaka misses with a straight right.
Shevchenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tanaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shevchenko manages to avoid it.
Shevchenko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tanaka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shevchenkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tanaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Shevchenko is just out of range.
Ken Tanaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Shevchenko misses with a takedown attempt
and Tanaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ken Tanaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taras Shevchenko.
Nice uppercut there from Tanaka.
Shevchenko goes for a double leg but Tanaka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tanaka continues to drive forward.
Tanaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shevchenko moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shevchenko.
Tanaka loads up on a big right hand but Shevchenko slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Shevchenko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shevchenko with a poor takedown
and Tanaka counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
That has opened up Taras Shevchenko's cut even more.
Shevchenko shoots in for a takedown but Tanaka shows good takedown defense.
Tanaka is looking to counter punch.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Tanaka misses the target.
Shevchenko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shevchenko defending well as Tanaka loads up on a big left hand.
Shevchenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shevchenko with a poor takedown
and Tanaka counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shevchenko slips a jab from Tanaka.
Tanaka lands a right hook to the body.
Tanaka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shevchenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tanaka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tanaka lands with a right hand.
Shevchenko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#
The cut above Taras Shevchenko's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T4#
Shevchenko shoots in looking for a takedown but Tanaka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shevchenko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tanaka lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanaka scores with a body shot.
Tanaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shevchenko moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tanaka.#CUT#
Taras Shevchenko's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#KD#
Tanaka drops Shevchenko with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Shevchenko looks back up at him and smiles so Tanaka waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Shevchenko is rocked!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Taras Shevchenko's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ken Tanaka!
Ken Tanaka retains his super heavyweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ken Tanaka waved his t-shirt featuring Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: UGD 52:Shevchenko Vs Tanaka
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
Shevchenko moves out of range as Tanaka strikes.
Shevchenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#
It looks like Taras Shevchenko has been cut.#CL2#
Tanaka darts in and clinches Shevchenko up against the cage.
Shevchenko tries to pull guard but Tanaka won't allow it.
Tanaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shevchenko stalls.
Tanaka misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shevchenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shevchenko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tanaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tanaka. #T1#
Tanaka tries to work over Shevchenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tanaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tanaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shevchenko's elbow.
Tanaka just leaning against Shevchenko, taking a breather.
Tanaka misses with some punches. #TD#
Shevchenko pulls guard successfully.
Tanaka preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanaka seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Shevchenko throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Tanaka is pushing down on Shevchenko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shevchenko is fighting to maintain full guard but Tanaka has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shevchenko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Tanaka prevents Shevchenko from improving his position.
Tanaka controlling the pace.
Shevchenko's coaches at Russian Top Team Elite Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Shevchenko is refusing to be controlled, as Tanaka sits in half guard. #SUB#
Shevchenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tanaka pulls his head out easily.
Shevchenko regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Tanaka is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tanaka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shevchenko swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Shevchenko looking for a guillotine here but Tanaka defends easily.
Tanaka 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. #SUB#
Shevchenko is looking for a triangle but Tanaka pushes his legs off easily.
Tanaka controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tanaka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Shevchenko looking for a guillotine here but Tanaka defends easily.
Shevchenko is trying to control the position but Tanaka postures up. #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.
Tanaka trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shevchenko's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanaka stays in close to Shevchenko's body and controls the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tanaka trying to control but Shevchenko is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shevchenko moves out of range as Tanaka strikes.
Shevchenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tanaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Shevchenko circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shevchenko moves away from the strike by Tanaka.
Shevchenko throwing a counter right hand but Tanaka manages to avoid it.
Tanaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shevchenko.
Shevchenko feinted with a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Tanaka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taras Shevchenko'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#
Shevchenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tanaka.
Shevchenko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Tanaka.
Tanaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Shevchenko circles away.
Shevchenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shevchenko is looking to counter punch.
Tanaka throws a big shot that misses.
Shevchenko shoots in looking for a takedown. Tanaka tries to sprawl out of it but Shevchenko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tanaka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tanaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Tanaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tanaka misses with a straight right.
Shevchenko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taras Shevchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good standup being displayed there by Tanaka as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Shevchenko has his takedown stuffed
and Tanaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Tanaka misses.
Shevchenko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tanaka swinging wildly here.
Tanaka scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#
Taras Shevchenko's cut is getting worse.
Ken Tanaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Shevchenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ken Tanaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanaka clobbers Shevchenko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shevchenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Shevchenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shevchenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tanaka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shevchenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tanaka has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Tanaka might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tanaka missing with a left hand there. Shevchenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tanaka misses with a double jab #TD#
and Shevchenko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shevchenko. #ES2#
Tanaka has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Shevchenko has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Shevchenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tanaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tanaka stalls.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shevchenko blocks a body shot from Tanaka.
Tanaka gets through Shevchenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Tanaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Taras Shevchenko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Tanaka jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tanaka throws a right and a left that Shevchenko avoids nicely.
Shevchenko feinted with a counter takedown.#KD2#
Tanaka feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Shevchenko sprawling to the canvas! Shevchenko rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tanaka finish him?! #CUT2#
Taras Shevchenko's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Shevchenko looks up at the clock. Bad move! Tanaka lands a right hand from hell, dropping Shevchenko. Tanaka pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ken Tanaka!
Ken Tanaka is the new super heavyweight champion!

Event: UGD 49:Shevchenko Vs Ritter
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Ritter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shevchenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ritter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shevchenko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big right from Ritter misses.
Nice takedown defense from Ritter. No joy for Shevchenko on that attempt.
Shevchenko backing away here, and Ritter unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ritter connects with a body shot.
Good exchange - Ritter coming out on top.#CUT2#
It looks like Taras Shevchenko has been cut.#TD#
Shevchenko closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ritter isn't going anywhere.
Shevchenko working the body and head with strikes.
Ritter told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Shevchenko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ritter is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Ritter struggling a bit here.
Sloppy strikes there by Shevchenko.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shevchenko cracks Ritter with a big elbow.
Shevchenko working the ground and pound from side control.#CUT#
It looks like Sylvester Ritter has been cut.
Shevchenko landing strikes.
Ritter is looking for a sweep.
Shevchenko working the ground and pound from side control.
Shevchenko working the body and head with strikes.
Ritter dodges the ground and pound from Shevchenko.
Ritter is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shevchenko's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Shevchenko with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Shevchenko is looking for a kimura here.
Ritter controlling the position for now.#T2#
Shevchenko trying to control from half guard but Ritter is working away.
Ritter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shevchenko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shevchenko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ritter gets back to full guard.
Ritter keeping moving, preventing Shevchenko from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ritter is on top in guard. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ritter won't allow Shevchenko to sweep him here. #T3#
Ritter wanted to stand there but Shevchenko had control of the position. #SU2#
Shevchenko is working an open guard so Ritter takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Shevchenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ritter defends it nicely.
Ritter misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Shevchenko counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Ritter has one foot on Shevchenko's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Ritter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shevchenko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ritter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ritter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shevchenko manages to avoid it.
Shevchenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ritter.
Ritter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taras Shevchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Ritter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ritter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ritter misses the shot to the body.
Ritter takes a swing at Shevchenko's ribcage but misses.
Shevchenko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shevchenko slips under a jab from Ritter.
Ritter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ritter misses with a double jab.
Ritter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shevchenko. #TD#
Shevchenko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ritter was covering up waiting for the punch and Shevchenko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ritter keeping moving, preventing Shevchenko from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sylvester Ritter dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ritter works over Shevchenko's head and body with a nice combination.
Ritter lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ritter.#CUT2#
Taras Shevchenko's cut is getting worse.
Ritter cracks Shevchenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ritter just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Shevchenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sylvester Ritter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ritter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ritter throws a leg kick but Shevchenko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shevchenko went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#KD2#
Ritter lands a left and a right that send Shevchenko crashing to the mat, dazed. Ritter thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
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!
Ritter throws a leg kick #TD#
so Shevchenko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ritter has control of Shevchenko's left arm, preventing Shevchenko from doing any damage.
Shevchenko lands a couple of digs.
Shevchenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Shevchenko throwing strikes but missing.
Shevchenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shevchenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shevchenko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ritter pulls Shevchenko in close to prevent any damage.
Shevchenko wants to control from the top but Ritter keeps moving.
Shevchenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ritter wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Shevchenko postures up and lands a big shot to Ritter's brow.
Shevchenko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ritter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shevchenko.
Ritter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ritter is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Shevchenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Ritter has wrist control.
Shevchenko works over Ritter with some ground and pound from guard.
Ritter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shevchenko forces his way into half guard.
Shevchenko is thwarting Ritter's attempts to control the position.
Shevchenko prevents Ritter from improving his position.#SUB#
Shevchenko is trying to work for a kimura but Ritter is defending well.
Ritter trying to control from the bottom.
Shevchenko is taking a breather. Ritter says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Shevchenko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Ritter is trying to control but can't.
Shevchenko winds up and cracks Ritter with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ritter gets full guard.
Taras Shevchenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shevchenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ritter controls Shevchenko momentarily but Shevchenko frees himself.
Shevchenko won't allow Ritter to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shevchenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shevchenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shevchenko controlling from the top position.
Ritter is pulling down on Shevchenko's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Shevchenko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shevchenko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ritter controls Shevchenko momentarily but Shevchenko frees himself. #T4#
Shevchenko preventing the sweep.
Shevchenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shevchenko with a flurry of punches that miss. #ES2#
Ritter has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Shevchenko off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ritter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#
Taras Shevchenko's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ritter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shevchenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Shevchenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ritter. Shevchenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shevchenko is looking to counter punch.
Ritter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ritter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Ritter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sylvester Ritter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Shevchenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ritter.
Ritter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ritter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shevchenko attempts a counter takedown but Ritter avoids it well and moves away.
Ritter swings for the body but Shevchenko moves out of range.
Shevchenko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ritter sprawls and moves away.
Shevchenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ritter as he jumps to the side.
Shevchenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ritter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shevchenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Ritter.
Shevchenko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritter throws a body shot but no joy.
Ritter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ritter throws a right and a left that Shevchenko avoids nicely.
Shevchenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Ritter sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ritter now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Ritter loads up on a big right hand but Shevchenko slips the punch.
Ritter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ritter fails to land with a series of punches.
Ritter misses with a wild body shot.
Shevchenko attempts a counter takedown but Ritter avoids it well and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Ritter. Those never looked like landing.
Sylvester Ritter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Shevchenko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shevchenko lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Ritter pushes Shevchenko off and gets back to his feet.
Sylvester Ritter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ritter tries to bum rush Shevchenko with a series of wild strikes but Shevchenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Ritter misses with a body shot.
Ritter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shevchenko. #T2##TD#
Ritter gets caught flat footed, as Shevchenko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ritter is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Shevchenko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ritter lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Shevchenko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ritter is aware though and is defending well.
Shevchenko wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ritter has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shevchenko is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Shevchenko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ritter defends it easily.#SUB#
Shevchenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ritter defends well.
Shevchenko seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Shevchenko is trying to control the position but Ritter postures up. #T3#
Shevchenko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ritter's guard. #REVR#
Ritter trying to keep a closed guard but Shevchenko is proving a slippery customer.
Ritter has momentary wrist control but Shevchenko slips an elbow through the middle.
Ritter wants to sweep but no luck.
Ritter has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shevchenko has passed into side control.
Ritter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shevchenko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ritter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shevchenko remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Shevchenko working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Shevchenko scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ritter to see if he's OK.
Ritter on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T4#
Shevchenko trying to control the action but Ritter is working from the bottom.
Shevchenko lands a few punches from side control.
Shevchenko connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ritter some visible discomfort.
Shevchenko working the ground and pound from side control.
Ritter is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Shevchenko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ritter has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shevchenko landing a few strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Ritter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ritter is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shevchenko tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Taras Shevchenko did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Ritter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shevchenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ritter fails to land with a series of punches. #TD#
Shevchenko scores with a takedown into Ritter's guard.
Shevchenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ritter is trying to keep Shevchenko in close.
Shevchenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shevchenko wants to pass the guard but Ritter is keeping the position.
Shevchenko is fighting to break Ritter's control of his arms but Ritter is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shevchenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shevchenko works over Ritter with some ground and pound from guard.
Shevchenko being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Shevchenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ritter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ritter working a defensive guard here.
Shevchenko stopping the sweep attempt from Ritter.
Shevchenko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Shevchenko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shevchenko won't allow Ritter to sweep him here.
Shevchenko postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Ritter covers up, he's hurt! Shevchenko keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Shevchenko and the ref steps in to end the fight! Shevchenko can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taras Shevchenko!
Taras Shevchenko retains his super heavyweight title!

Event: UGD 46:Kobzar Vs The Joker
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1#
Mcgillicutty swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shevchenko.#CUT2#
It looks like Taras Shevchenko has been cut.
Mcgillicutty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mcgillicutty darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Mcgillicutty misses.
Mcgillicutty misses with a left hand #TD#
and Shevchenko counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mcgillicutty!
Shevchenko lands a few punches from side control.
Mcgillicutty really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shevchenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shevchenko lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Shevchenko taking a breather here.
Shevchenko creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcgillicutty managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Shevchenko.
Shevchenko throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mcgillicutty dodges the ground and pound from Shevchenko.
Shevchenko landing a few strikes. #T1#
Shevchenko is putting a hurting on Mcgillicutty here, landing some big shots from side control.
Shevchenko working the ground and pound but Mcgillicutty is defending the strikes.
Shevchenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcgillicutty keeps working.
Shevchenko cracks Mcgillicutty with a big right hand but Mcgillicutty just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The strikes coming from Shevchenko are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
An elbow from Shevchenko crashes against the mat.
Mcgillicutty is looking to regain half guard here but Shevchenko keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Mcgillicutty's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mcgillicutty taking punishment in the form of punches.
Shevchenko cracks Mcgillicutty with a big right hand but Mcgillicutty just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mcgillicutty is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Mcgillicutty's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Shevchenko cracks Mcgillicutty with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Shevchenko scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mcgillicutty to see if he's OK.
Shevchenko working away.#SUB#
Shevchenko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shevchenko working the body and head with strikes.
Shevchenko throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shevchenko throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Shevchenko happy to just control the position for now.
Shevchenko lands a decent elbow from side control. #T3#
Mcgillicutty takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Shevchenko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shevchenko lands a few punches from side control.
Shevchenko scoring with punches from side control.
Shevchenko cracks Mcgillicutty with a big elbow.
Mcgillicutty takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Shevchenko scores with punches from side control.
Shevchenko scoring with punches and elbows.
Shevchenko landing a few strikes.
Shevchenko trying to control the action but Mcgillicutty is working from the bottom.
Shevchenko working the ground and pound but Mcgillicutty is defending the strikes.
Shevchenko scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mcgillicutty to see if he's OK.#T4##SUB#
Shevchenko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mcgillicutty has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shevchenko working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shevchenko lands some shots froms side control.
Mcgillicutty avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Shevchenko.
Shevchenko lands some shots froms side control.
Shevchenko scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mcgillicutty to see if he's OK.
Shevchenko cracks Mcgillicutty with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mcgillicutty defending against the ground and pound. #SUB#
Shevchenko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mcgillicutty has escaped the position, nice work there.
Check out the look on Shevchenko's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taras Shevchenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taras Shevchenko'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.
#R2#
A big left from Mcgillicutty misses.
Shevchenko attempts a counter takedown but Mcgillicutty avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Shevchenko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mcgillicutty moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shevchenko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Taras Shevchenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shevchenko 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.
Shevchenko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shevchenko throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shevchenko defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shevchenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Shevchenko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mcgillicutty keeping moving, preventing Shevchenko from controlling successfully.
Shevchenko advances to half guard.
Shevchenko drops an elbow to the side of Mcgillicutty's head.
Shevchenko is just content to waste time from the top position. Mcgillicutty takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Shevchenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Mcgillicutty has wrist control.
Shevchenko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mcgillicutty is looking to stand up but Shevchenko isn't so interested in that idea.
Mcgillicutty preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shevchenko landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Shevchenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgillicutty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shevchenko stands up over Mcgillicutty, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shevchenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shevchenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shevchenko trying to control but Mcgillicutty is working from the bottom.
Shevchenko chips away with some ground and pound.
Shevchenko trying to control but Mcgillicutty is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shevchenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shevchenko throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Shevchenko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is looking for a triangle but Shevchenko pushes his legs off easily.
Shevchenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcgillicutty can do to turn this around?
Mcgillicutty can't keep his opponent in guard - Shevchenko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mcgillicutty has hold of Shevchenko's hands but Shevchenko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mcgillicutty avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shevchenko.
Shevchenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shevchenko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shevchenko is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mcgillicutty! #T4#
Shevchenko landing strikes from the mount.
The referee warns Mcgillicutty that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Shevchenko dominating with strikes here.#ROC#
Mcgillicutty is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Shevchenko! Mcgillicutty is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Taras Shevchenko!
Taras Shevchenko retains his super heavyweight title!
Conrad Mcgillicutty was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn fat midgets. '.

Event: UGD 41:Shevchenko Vs Brazier
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Brazier throws out a loose jab but Shevchenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brazier misses with a hook #TD#
and Shevchenko counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Brazier!
Brazier wants to control but Shevchenko postures up.
Shevchenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brazier keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shevchenko looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Brazier is avoiding damage well.
Shevchenko scoring with punches and elbows. #CUT#
It looks like Conor Brazier has been cut.
Shevchenko cracks Brazier with a big right hand but Brazier just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Shevchenko working the ground and pound but Brazier is defending the strikes.
Shevchenko creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Brazier sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Brazier looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brazier is trying to improve his position.
Shevchenko fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Brazier tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Shevchenko in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Shevchenko landing strikes.
Shevchenko throws a strike aimed at the side of Brazier's head but Brazier avoids it well.
Shevchenko fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Brazier tries to improve position but can't.
Shevchenko looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Brazier is avoiding damage well.
Brazier avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Shevchenko.
Brazier struggling a bit here.
Shevchenko scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Brazier to see if he's OK.#CUT#
That has opened up Conor Brazier's cut even more.
Shevchenko throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Shevchenko misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Shevchenko is chipping away with strikes. #T2#
Shevchenko misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #SUB#
Shevchenko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brazier is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brazier is not content to let Shevchenko control the position.
Brazier is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brazier takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The referee asks Shevchenko politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Shevchenko prefers to stall for the moment though.
Brazier regains half guard, as Shevchenko was trying to land strikes.
Shevchenko working Brazier over with strikes. #T3#
Shevchenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brazier avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shevchenko.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shevchenko lands a nice short elbow.#CUT#
The cut above Conor Brazier's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Brazier blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shevchenko.
Shevchenko thows a huge punch but Brazier dodges it nicely.
Shevchenko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Shevchenko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brazier has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brazier trying to control here.
Shevchenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Brazier wants to control but Shevchenko is keeping busy.
Shevchenko prevents Brazier from improving his position.
Brazier has hold of Shevchenko's hands but Shevchenko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Brazier is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shevchenko with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Brazier is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shevchenko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Shevchenko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shevchenko thows a huge punch but Brazier dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taras Shevchenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Conor Brazier's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Brazier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shevchenko swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Brazier clinches up with Shevchenko and pushes him back against the cage.
Brazier controlling the action here for a moment.
Shevchenko looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brazier just leaning against Shevchenko, taking a breather. #BC2#
Brazier breaks the clinch.
Brazier misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Brazier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brazier misses with a straight left.
Brazier misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Shevchenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brazier throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brazier looks to land a combination. Shevchenko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Brazier takes a swing at Shevchenko's ribcage but misses.
Shevchenko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brazier sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Brazier clinches with his opponent.
Shevchenko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brazier smiles and moves away.
Brazier misses with a body shot. #T2#
Brazier scoring well with a low kick there.
Brazier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shevchenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brazier connects with a leg kick. Shevchenko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Brazier throws a body punch but Shevchenko moves out of range.
Shevchenko fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taras Shevchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brazier misses with a wild combination.
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!#CL2#
Brazier moves into the clinch.#T3#
Shevchenko tries to pull guard but Brazier holds him up against the cage and eventually Shevchenko drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Brazier breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Shevchenko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Brazier napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Shevchenko working the strikes but Brazier uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Shevchenko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shevchenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brazier defending well though. #SUB#
Shevchenko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brazier doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shevchenko.
Shevchenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Brazier manages to get to full guard.
Taras Shevchenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shevchenko chips away with some ground and pound.
Shevchenko postures up and lands a big shot to Brazier's brow.
Shevchenko throwing strikes from guard but Brazier blocks nicely.
Shevchenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Brazier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shevchenko chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shevchenko throwing strikes from guard but Brazier blocks nicely.
Shevchenko postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conor Brazier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Conor Brazier's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Brazier misses the target.
Brazier wants to clinch but Shevchenko slips to the side#TD#
and Shevchenko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brazier won't be happy with that.
Shevchenko cracks Brazier with a big right hand but Brazier just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Conor Brazier's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Taras Shevchenko!
Taras Shevchenko retains his super heavyweight title!

Event: UGD 38:Shevchenko Vs Rougeau
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Rougeau. Shevchenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Shevchenko misses the target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rougeau throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Shevchenko counters with a takedown into side control.
Shevchenko with the ground and pound but Rougeau regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Shevchenko working Rougeau over with strikes.
We've been hearing that Shevchenko has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rougeau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shevchenko throwing shots but Rougeau is blocking nicely.
Shevchenko lands strikes from half guard.
Shevchenko content to control rather than advance.
Rougeau is refusing to be controlled, as Shevchenko sits in half guard.
Rougeau wants to control but Shevchenko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Shevchenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shevchenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shevchenko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #CUT#
It looks like Jacques Rougeau has been cut.
Shevchenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rougeau defending well though.
Shevchenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shevchenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rougeau is doing well to control the position and prevent Shevchenko from advancing to side control.
Shevchenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shevchenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shevchenko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rougeau keeping hold of Shevchenko's head, controlling as best he can.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shevchenko connects with a nice short shot to Rougeau's temple. #T2#
Rougeau works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rougeau preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shevchenko postures up in Rougeau's guard and throws a big left but Rougeau blocks it.
Shevchenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rougeau looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rougeau avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shevchenko throwing strikes but missing.
Shevchenko preventing the sweep.
Shevchenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rougeau works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shevchenko distracts Rougeau with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rougeau wants to sweep here but Shevchenko controlling him for the moment.
Shevchenko postures up in Rougeau's guard and throws a big left but Rougeau blocks it. #T3#
Rougeau is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rougeau keeping moving, preventing Shevchenko from controlling successfully.
Rougeau avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shevchenko lands a couple of elbows.
Rougeau working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shevchenko.
Rougeau 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.
Shevchenko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shevchenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rougeau lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Shevchenko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Shevchenko trying to control but Rougeau is working from the bottom.
Rougeau has control of Shevchenko's left arm, preventing Shevchenko from doing any damage.
Shevchenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Rougeau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shevchenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shevchenko throwing strikes but missing.
Shevchenko throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rougeau has his hands on Shevchenko's head, controlling the position.
Rougeau is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taras Shevchenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Rougeau's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rougeau swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Shevchenko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shevchenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shevchenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rougeau tries to roll over but Shevchenko keeps him under control.
Shevchenko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shevchenko throwing shots but Rougeau is blocking nicely.
Rougeau is trying to maintain the position but Shevchenko is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shevchenko throwing shots but Rougeau is blocking nicely.
Shevchenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rougeau felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Shevchenko is trying to control. Rougeau wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Rougeau wants to improve his position but Shevchenko is controlling well.
Shevchenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shevchenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rougeau can do to turn this around?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shevchenko lands a nice short elbow.
Rougeau is looking for a sweep. Shevchenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shevchenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rougeau keeping hold of Shevchenko's head, controlling as best he can.
Shevchenko trying to control the pace.
Shevchenko wants to control but Rougeau is keeping him busy.
Rougeau is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Shevchenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shevchenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shevchenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shevchenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rougeau avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shevchenko.
Shevchenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rougeau has hold of Shevchenko's hands but Shevchenko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shevchenko throwing shots but Rougeau is blocking nicely.
Shevchenko is thwarting Rougeau's attempts to control the position.
Shevchenko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rougeau is looking for a sweep. Shevchenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Shevchenko works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rougeau tries to lock up and control but Shevchenko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rougeau avoids a series of strikes thrown by Shevchenko.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Shevchenko cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Shevchenko landing strikes from the mount.
Shevchenko lands a big elbow. #CUT#
That has opened up Jacques Rougeau's cut even more.
Rougeau holds of for dear life.
Shevchenko working Rougeau over with strikes here. #CUT#
Jacques Rougeau's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jacques Rougeau's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Taras Shevchenko!
Taras Shevchenko retains his super heavyweight title!

Event: UGD 34:Shevchenko Vs Murphy
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Shevchenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Murphy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Murphy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Murphy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shevchenko.
Shevchenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to avoid it but Shevchenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murphy to the ground. Murphy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murphy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shevchenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shevchenko misses with a looping right.
We've been hearing reports that Shevchenko has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Shevchenko has his takedown stuffed
and Murphy counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taras Shevchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Shevchenko has his takedown stuffed
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murphy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shevchenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Murphy lands a two punch combo. #T2#
Shevchenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murphy works the jab nicely.
Shevchenko misses with a takedown
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
Murphy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shevchenko under the eye.#T3#
Shevchenko takes one on the button.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shevchenko.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Shevchenko slips the punch.
Shevchenko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murphy sprawls well. Murphy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shevchenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Murphy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shevchenko has a takedown stuffed.
Murphy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Murphy lands with an uppercut that bounces Shevchenko off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Murphy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Shevchenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Murphy's waist but Murphy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shevchenko off to one side.
Murphy looks to land a combination but Shevchenko avoids it well.
Shevchenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Murphy pinned against the cage. Murphy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Shevchenko backs off Murphy throws a huge counter combo but Shevchenko manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shevchenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Murphy avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taras Shevchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Shevchenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
Shevchenko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Shevchenko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Murphy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shevchenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Shevchenko is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Murphy will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet but Shevchenko drags him back down.
Murphy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shevchenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Shevchenko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shevchenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shevchenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Murphy tries to kick Shevchenko off but Shevchenko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Murphy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shevchenko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Shevchenko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shevchenko is thwarting Murphy's attempts to control the position.
Shevchenko throwing shots but Murphy is blocking nicely. #T3#
Murphy wants to get back to his feet.
Murphy taking some punishment here, with Shevchenko in his half guard. #SUB#
Shevchenko seems to be working for a kimura but Murphy defends the submission attempt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shevchenko connects with a nice short shot to Murphy's temple.
Shevchenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Murphy is looking for a sweep. Shevchenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shevchenko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Murphy is looking to escape.
Shevchenko throwing shots but Murphy is blocking nicely.
Murphy is trying to stand up here but Shevchenko is controlling him well.
Murphy has hold of Shevchenko's hands but Shevchenko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC#
Murphy is rocked!
Shevchenko lands strikes from half guard.
Murphy is still in real trouble! Can Shevchenko finish him?
Shevchenko lands a big elbow - Murphy 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 Shevchenko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taras Shevchenko!

Event: UGD 31:Shevchenko Vs Beefrock
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
Beefrock misses with a straight right.
Beefrock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shevchenko on the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Taras Shevchenko has been cut.
Beefrock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shevchenko.
Shevchenko attempts a counter takedown but Beefrock avoids it well and moves away.
Shevchenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Beefrock defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shevchenko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Beefrock looks to throw the jab but Shevchenko is out of range.
Beefrock lands a jab to the head.
Beefrock throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Shevchenko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Beefrock won't be happy with that.
Shevchenko is looking to take a break and control but Beefrock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shevchenko with the ground and pound but Beefrock regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Shevchenko is trying to control. Beefrock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Beefrock keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T2#
Shevchenko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#CUT#
It looks like Lump Beefrock has been cut.
Shevchenko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shevchenko slips a nice elbow through Beefrock's hands, connecting with Beefrock's forehead.
Shevchenko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shevchenko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Beefrock with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shevchenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Beefrock preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Shevchenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shevchenko trying to control the action but Beefrock is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shevchenko working Beefrock over with strikes.
Beefrock manages to get to full guard.
Shevchenko is in close to Beefrock's body, working some short punches and elbows.#CUT#
The cut above Lump Beefrock's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T3#
Beefrock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shevchenko trying to control but Beefrock is working from the bottom.
Shevchenko throws an elbow that misses. Beefrock uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shevchenko's guard. Nice move by Beefrock!#REVB#
Shevchenko controls Beefrock momentarily but Beefrock frees himself. #SUB#
Shevchenko isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Beefrock stacks Shevchenko on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Beefrock!
Shevchenko is trying to get back to half guard.
Shevchenko is working hard here to advance position.
Shevchenko is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
Beefrock controlling the action here.
Beefrock blocks the strikes from Shevchenko.
Shevchenko is trying to control but can't.
Shevchenko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Shevchenko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beefrock gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Beefrock must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shevchenko controls Beefrock momentarily but Beefrock frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Shevchenko is looking for a triangle but Beefrock pushes his legs off easily.
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 Taras Shevchenko will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Shevchenko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shevchenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Beefrock as he jumps to the side.
Beefrock throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beefrock connects with a right hand. Shevchenko shakes it off.
A head kick misses from Beefrock. #T1#
Beefrock throws a sloppy head kick and Shevchenko moves out of range easily.
Beefrock is looking to land body kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Shevchenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shevchenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Beefrock swivels and escapes.
Beefrock tries to clinch up.
Shevchenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beefrock misses with a body kick.
Beefrock misses with a series of wild punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Shevchenko misses its target.#T2#
Shevchenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Beefrock defends well and Shevchenko ends up having to push Beefrock into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taras Shevchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beefrock cracks Shevchenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#
Taras Shevchenko's cut is getting worse.
A jab from Beefrock does it's job there.
Beefrock throws a solid leg kick but Shevchenko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Beefrock.
A little feinted left hand from Shevchenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Beefrock.
Beefrock has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Shevchenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beefrock throws out the jab. #TD#
Shevchenko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T3#
Shevchenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shevchenko 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.
Beefrock seems keen to control Shevchenko's posture.
Shevchenko preventing the sweep.
Shevchenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Beefrock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shevchenko lands a couple of elbows.
Shevchenko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Beefrock wants to sweep but no luck.
Shevchenko throwing strikes but missing.
Shevchenko trying to control but Beefrock is working from the bottom. #T4#
Shevchenko wants to pass the guard but Beefrock is keeping the position.
Shevchenko preventing the sweep.
Shevchenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Beefrock has wrist control.
Shevchenko landing with the ground and pound.
Shevchenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Beefrock has wrist control.
Shevchenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shevchenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#CUT#
Lump Beefrock's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lump Beefrock's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Taras Shevchenko!
Taras Shevchenko retains his super heavyweight title!

Event: UGD 28:Shevchenko Vs Angelo II
Date: Oct 22, 2016

#R1##TD#
Shevchenko gets a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Angelo wants to control but Shevchenko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shevchenko passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Angelo!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shevchenko punishing his opponent with strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Luiz Angelo has been cut.
A nice elbow there by Shevchenko.
Shevchenko raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Shevchenko cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shevchenko looking to finish with strikes here!
Shevchenko looking to ground and pound but Angelo is blocking nicely.
Shevchenko lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Angelo hang on?#CUT#
That has opened up Luiz Angelo's cut even more.
Shevchenko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Angelo wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Shevchenko.
Shevchenko loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Angelo scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Shevchenko land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Shevchenko stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taras Shevchenko!
Taras Shevchenko retains his super heavyweight title!

Event: UGD 25:Poole Vs Palmer
Date: Oct 01, 2016

#R1#
Shevchenko shoots in looking for a takedown. Tremblay tries to sprawl out of it but Shevchenko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tremblay manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A lazy body kick from Tremblay #TD#
and Shevchenko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tremblay's guard.
Tremblay has momentary wrist control but Shevchenko slips an elbow through the middle.
Shevchenko landing some decent shots from guard.
Shevchenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shevchenko distracts Tremblay with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shevchenko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tremblay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shevchenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shevchenko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#
Tremblay is rocked!
We've been hearing that Shevchenko has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Shevchenko loads up on a big left hand. Tremblay felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Shevchenko looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Tremblay can't hide his disappointment, as Shevchenko celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taras Shevchenko!
Taras Shevchenko retains his super heavyweight title!

Event: UGD 19:Shevchenko Vs Angelo
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1#
Angelo throws a hook but Shevchenko avoids it easily.
Shevchenko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shevchenko defending well as Angelo loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Angelo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shevchenko walks into a stiff left hand from Angelo.#CUT2#
It looks like Taras Shevchenko has been cut.
Donk. Angelo catches Shevchenko right on the button with a cross.
Shevchenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Angelo's waist but Angelo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shevchenko off to one side.
Angelo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shevchenko with a body shot.
Angelo lands with a shot to the body.
Angelo loads up on a big right hand but Shevchenko slips the punch.
Shevchenko seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angelo tests Shevchenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Angelo looks to throw the jab but Shevchenko is out of range.
Shevchenko attempts a counter takedown but Angelo avoids it well and moves away.
Angelo thuds a left hand into Shevchenko's body.
Angelo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shevchenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shevchenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Angelo as Shevchenko shoots in.
Shevchenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Angelo.
Shevchenko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Donk. Angelo catches Shevchenko right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#
Taras Shevchenko's cut is getting worse.
Angelo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shevchenko dives in and grabs Angelo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Angelo pushes down on Shevchenko's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taras Shevchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shevchenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Angelo.
Luiz Angelo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shevchenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Angelo as he avoids it easily.
Angelo throws a shot from downtown. Shevchenko moves away and avoids it.
Shevchenko fails with the takedown.
Shevchenko shoots for a double leg takedown but Angelo sprawls well. He's pushed Shevchenko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Shevchenko closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T2##SUB#
Shevchenko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Angelo can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shevchenko is looking to take a break and control but Angelo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Shevchenko tries to score with some ground and pound. Angelo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Angelo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Shevchenko.
Shevchenko wants to control but Angelo is keeping him busy.
Angelo defending against the ground and pound.
Shevchenko cracks Angelo with a big elbow.
Shevchenko is putting a hurting on Angelo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Shevchenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Angelo keeps working.
Angelo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shevchenko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shevchenko working the head with strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Luiz Angelo has been cut.#SUB#
Shevchenko is trying to get an arm triangle but Angelo is defending well.
Shevchenko in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T4#
Shevchenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Angelo keeps working.
Shevchenko scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Angelo to see if he's OK.
Shevchenko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shevchenko working the strikes but Angelo uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Shevchenko trying to control the action but Angelo is working from the bottom.
Angelo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Angelo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shevchenko.
Shevchenko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Shevchenko there. #ROC#
Angelo is rocked!
Shevchenko looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Angelo is still in real trouble! Can Shevchenko finish him?
Shevchenko lands a big elbow - Angelo 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 Shevchenko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taras Shevchenko!
Taras Shevchenko retains his super heavyweight title!

Event: UGD 16:Poole Vs Angelo
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1#
Zoranovic shoots in for a double leg but Shevchenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zoranovic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shevchenko is fending him off so far but Zoranovic persists. Nope, Shevchenko circles away and we're back to standing.
Shevchenko attempts a counter takedown but Zoranovic avoids it well and moves away.
Zoranovic's coach down at Liverpools Red Tri-Angle MMA & Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zoranovic's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Shevchenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zoranovic as he jumps to the side.
Zoranovic shoots in for a double leg but Shevchenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Taras Shevchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milan Zoranovic.
Zoranovic shoots in for a double leg but Shevchenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shevchenko attempts a counter takedown but Zoranovic avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoranovic throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Shevchenko counters with a shoot takedown. Zoranovic fights it but they end up in guard.
Shevchenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shevchenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zoranovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Zoranovic lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Zoranovic trying to control the position here.
Zoranovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shevchenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shevchenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Zoranovic seems keen to control Shevchenko's posture.
Shevchenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zoranovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shevchenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zoranovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shevchenko stands up over Zoranovic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shevchenko landing with the ground and pound.
Shevchenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Shevchenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zoranovic trying to control the position here.
Shevchenko with a nice head shot there.
Shevchenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zoranovic is keeping the position for now.
Shevchenko cracks Zoranovic with a solid left hand.
Shevchenko postures up and lands a big shot to Zoranovic's brow.
Shevchenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Shevchenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Zoranovic has wrist control.
Shevchenko trying to control but Zoranovic is working from the bottom.
Shevchenko is fighting to break Zoranovic's control of his arms but Zoranovic is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Shevchenko trying to control but Zoranovic is working from the bottom.
Shevchenko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shevchenko stopping the sweep attempt from Zoranovic.
Shevchenko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shevchenko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shevchenko landing some decent shots from guard.
Shevchenko is working Zoranovic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Shevchenko throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shevchenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shevchenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Zoranovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shevchenko wants to pass the guard but Zoranovic is keeping the position.#T4#
Shevchenko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shevchenko trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Zoranovic manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Shevchenko looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Zoranovic has picked Shevchenko up and slammed him! Shevchenko can't keep hold of the triangle and Zoranovic manages to pass to side control!
Shevchenko is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Shevchenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zoranovic pulls his head out easily.
Shevchenko has his hands clasped together around Zoranovic's back. He's all about the action.
Shevchenko trying to control but Zoranovic postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Shevchenko is defending against the submission attempts here by Zoranovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taras Shevchenko 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#
Zoranovic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shevchenko avoids it really well and circles away.
Shevchenko throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Zoranovic counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zoranovic wants to control from the top but Shevchenko keeps moving. #SUB#
Shevchenko pushes a forearm under Zoranovic's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Zoranovic is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Taras Shevchenko!
Taras Shevchenko retains his super heavyweight title!
The defeated Milan Zoranovic had this to say: 'Opponent is under forbidden substances! '.

Event: UGD 12:Shevchenko Vs Mugabe
Date: Jul 02, 2016

#R1#
A clash of legs there as Shevchenko blocks the low kick.
Mugabe wants to clinch up but Shevchenko keeps it at a distance.
Shevchenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Mugabe throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Shevchenko counters with a single leg into guard. Mugabe didn't expect that.
Mugabe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shevchenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shevchenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shevchenko preventing the sweep.
Mugabe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shevchenko content to stall in guard here.
Shevchenko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Mugabe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shevchenko.
Shevchenko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mugabe's head.
Mugabe 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.
Mugabe has his hands on Shevchenko's head, controlling the position.
Mugabe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Shevchenko has his foot on Mugabe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mugabe works his way back into a safe position though.
Shevchenko working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Shevchenko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Mugabe has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Shevchenko to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Mugabe is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Shevchenko pulls down on the head and he's put Mugabe to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Taras Shevchenko!
Taras Shevchenko retains his super heavyweight title!

Event: UGD 8:Shevchenko Vs Rocca
Date: Jun 04, 2016

#R1#
Rocca throws out a loose jab but Shevchenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rocca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shevchenko moves away.#TD#
Shevchenko gets a double leg takedown into Rocca's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rocca can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shevchenko prevents Rocca from getting back to his feet.
Rocca really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shevchenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shevchenko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shevchenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rocca is looking to stand up but Shevchenko isn't so interested in that idea.
Shevchenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shevchenko stops Rocca from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocca can't keep his opponent in guard - Shevchenko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rocca blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shevchenko.
Shevchenko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shevchenko is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Shevchenko lands strikes from half guard.
Rocca is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shevchenko scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Shevchenko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shevchenko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rocca is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shevchenko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rocca is looking to escape.
Shevchenko scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Shevchenko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rocca sees it coming and defends easily.
Shevchenko stalling.
Shevchenko trying to mount his opponent but Rocca defends it. #T2##SUB#
Shevchenko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rocca has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shevchenko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Shevchenko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rocca doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shevchenko.
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!
Rocca keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shevchenko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Shevchenko working the head and body with strikes.
Shevchenko throwing shots but Rocca is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Shevchenko is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Rocca is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Taras Shevchenko!
Taras Shevchenko retains his super heavyweight title!

Event: UGD 5:Maulovski Vs Shevchenko
Date: May 14, 2016

#R1#
Maulovski connects with a right hand. Shevchenko shakes it off.
Maulovski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Taras Shevchenko has been cut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Maulovski.
Maulovski throws a leg kick which misses Shevchenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Shevchenko tries to avoid it.
Shevchenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maulovski misses with a head kick.
Shevchenko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maulovski defends it well.
Maulovski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shevchenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Shevchenko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maulovski lands with a nice combination. Shevchenko backs away looking to recover.
Maulovski misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Shevchenko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shevchenko is trying to control the action in half guard but Maulovski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shevchenko throwing shots but Maulovski is blocking nicely.
Shevchenko prevents Maulovski from improving his position.#T1#
Maulovski wants to control but Shevchenko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shevchenko drops an elbow to the side of Maulovski's head.
Maulovski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shevchenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maulovski wants to hit a switch here but Shevchenko passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Maulovski there!
Maulovski is looking to improve his position but Shevchenko isn't that keen on the idea.
Maulovski sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shevchenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maulovski defending well though.
Shevchenko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shevchenko slips a nice elbow through Maulovski's hands, connecting with Maulovski's forehead.
Maulovski taking some punishment here, with Shevchenko in his half guard.
Maulovski is not content to let Shevchenko control the position.
Maulovski tries to get to full guard but Shevchenko has control of the leg. #T2#
Shevchenko is keen to just control but Maulovski is a slippery customer.
Shevchenko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shevchenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maulovski is controlling Shevchenko's trapped leg to prevent Shevchenko from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Maulovski is defending against the submission attempts here by Shevchenko.
Shevchenko trying to control the action but Maulovski is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maulovski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Maulovski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Maulovski gets back to full guard.
Shevchenko trying to control but Maulovski is working from the bottom.
Shevchenko preventing the sweep.
Maulovski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Maulovski 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.
Maulovski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Shevchenko throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maulovski keeping moving, preventing Shevchenko from controlling successfully.
Shevchenko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Maulovski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shevchenko postures up and lands a big shot to Maulovski's brow.
Maulovski is adopting a defensive guard.
Maulovski 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.
Maulovski has Shevchenko pulled in close to control his posture.
Shevchenko postures up in Maulovski's guard and throws a big left but Maulovski blocks it.
Shevchenko wants to control from the top but Maulovski keeps moving.
Shevchenko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Maulovski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maulovski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Taras Shevchenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Taras Shevchenko's cut.
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.
#R2#
Maulovski throws a shot from downtown. Shevchenko moves away and avoids it.
Maulovski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maulovski is looking to land body kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shevchenko! But no joy.
A jab from Maulovski misses.
It seemed like Shevchenko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maulovski lands with a thumping leg kick. #TD2#
Shevchenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Maulovski taking some punishment here, with Shevchenko in his half guard.
Maulovski wants to control but Shevchenko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shevchenko thows a huge punch but Maulovski dodges it nicely.
Shevchenko working over Maulovski with some ground and pound. Maulovski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Maulovski is trying to control but can't.
Shevchenko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Maulovski is trying to get back to full guard.
Shevchenko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Shevchenko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Maulovski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shevchenko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maulovski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Shevchenko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nice strikes from Shevchenko there.
Shevchenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Maulovski tries to get to full guard but Shevchenko has control of the leg.
Shevchenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maulovski's head.
Shevchenko is thwarting Maulovski's attempts to control the position.
Ground and pound from Shevchenko.
Maulovski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Maulovski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shevchenko landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Maulovski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Shevchenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maulovski wants to sweep here but Shevchenko controlling him for the moment.
Maulovski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Maulovski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Shevchenko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maulovski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shevchenko keeping moving, preventing Maulovski from controlling successfully.
Shevchenko pulls Maulovski in to control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Maulovski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maulovski postures up in Shevchenko's guard and throws a big left but Shevchenko blocks it.
Maulovski advances position into side control!
Shevchenko avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Maulovski.
Shevchenko is looking to reverse the position.
Maulovski is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Maulovski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shevchenko has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shevchenko is not content to let Maulovski control the position.
Shevchenko is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Shevchenko is not content to let Maulovski control the position.
Maulovski sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Shevchenko is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Maulovski postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Shevchenko is trying to improve his position.
Shevchenko gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shevchenko trying to control from the bottom.
Shevchenko gets back to full guard.
Maulovski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taras Shevchenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Taras Shevchenko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Shevchenko walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maulovski.
Maulovski cracks Shevchenko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maulovski loads up on a big right hand but Shevchenko slips the punch.
Shevchenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yuri Maulovski is winning the standup battle so far.
Maulovski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Maulovski closes the distance and clinches.
Maulovski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maulovski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maulovski gets through Shevchenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maulovski has a couple of punches blocked by Shevchenko.
I was talking to Maulovski's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD2#
Shevchenko has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Maulovski uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Shevchenko looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Maulovski passes into side control.
Shevchenko sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Maulovski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shevchenko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Maulovski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shevchenko tries to get to full guard but Maulovski has control of the leg.
Maulovski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shevchenko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Maulovski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Shevchenko looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Maulovski wants to work for an arm triangle but Shevchenko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maulovski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shevchenko's head.
Shevchenko is pressing down on Maulovski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Maulovski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maulovski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shevchenko keeping full guard, as Maulovski tries to pass.
Our spies down at at Russian Top Team Elite Gym inform us that Shevchenko has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Shevchenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maulovski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maulovski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Taras Shevchenko has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Shevchenko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maulovski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maulovski wants to pass the guard but Shevchenko is keeping the position.#T3#
Shevchenko controls Maulovski momentarily but Maulovski frees himself.
Maulovski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shevchenko keeping full guard, as Maulovski tries to pass.
Maulovski trying to control but Shevchenko is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Shevchenko working for a triangle but Maulovski defends it easily. #SUB2#
Shevchenko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maulovski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Shevchenko working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Maulovski has passed into half guard!
Shevchenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#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.
Maulovski throwing shots but Shevchenko is blocking nicely.
Shevchenko is refusing to be controlled, as Maulovski sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Shevchenko looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shevchenko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Maulovski trying to control the position from guard on top but Shevchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maulovski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shevchenko throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Maulovski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuri Maulovski clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Taras Shevchenko'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.
#R4#
Maulovski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shevchenko's sensitive parts. #CL#
Maulovski drives through and clinches with Shevchenko against the cage.
Shevchenko blocks an uppercut.
Maulovski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maulovski lands a nice uppercut.
Shevchenko blocks an uppercut.
Maulovski working aggressively here. #TD2#
Shevchenko jumps guard and drags Maulovski to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shevchenko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maulovski defends it easily.#SUB2#
Shevchenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maulovski looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Maulovski scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Shevchenko working for a triangle but Maulovski defends it easily.
Maulovski throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maulovski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maulovski trying to control but Shevchenko is working from the bottom.
Maulovski controlling from the top position.
Shevchenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maulovski.
Maulovski 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. #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.
Maulovski wants to control from the top but Shevchenko keeps moving. #SUB2#
Shevchenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maulovski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shevchenko is on top in guard. #REVB#
Maulovski wants to sweep but no luck.
Shevchenko postures up.
Maulovski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shevchenko manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Maulovski wants to control from the top but Shevchenko keeps moving.
Maulovski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
Shevchenko tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Shevchenko striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Maulovski wants to control but Shevchenko is keeping him busy.
Shevchenko tries to bench press Maulovski off him but Maulovski keeps the position.
Shevchenko dodges the ground and pound from Maulovski.
Shevchenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shevchenko is not content to let Maulovski control the position.
Maulovski is really struggling to control Shevchenko but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Shevchenko struggling a bit here.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maulovski trying to control the position but Shevchenko is working away.
Shevchenko is looking to regain half guard here but Maulovski keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Maulovski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shevchenko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Maulovski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maulovski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Maulovski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maulovski is looking to take a break and control but Shevchenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuri Maulovski had his way with Taras Shevchenko in that round.
The cut man is working on Taras Shevchenko'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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Maulovski scores with a leg kick.
Maulovski stuns Shevchenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maulovski misses with the combination.
Shevchenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maulovski wants to clinch but Shevchenko slips to the side#TD2#
so Shevchenko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Shevchenko throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shevchenko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Maulovski 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.
Maulovski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shevchenko preventing the sweep. #T1#
Shevchenko lands a couple of elbows.
Maulovski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shevchenko is one step ahead there.
Shevchenko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shevchenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shevchenko postures up in Maulovski's guard and throws a big left but Maulovski blocks it.
Maulovski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shevchenko is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Maulovski looking for a guillotine here but Shevchenko defends easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Shevchenko is working Maulovski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Maulovski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shevchenko distracts Maulovski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shevchenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Maulovski is retaining full guard.
Shevchenko lands a couple of elbows.
Maulovski has Shevchenko pulled in close to control his posture.
Maulovski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maulovski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shevchenko won't allow Maulovski to sweep him here.
Shevchenko is in close to Maulovski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Maulovski looking for a sweep. Not yet Maulovski, not yet.
Shevchenko wants to control from the top but Maulovski keeps moving.
Maulovski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shevchenko is one step ahead there. #T3#
Maulovski is pulling down on Shevchenko's head. It's preventing any offense from Shevchenko, at least for the moment.
Maulovski 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##SUB#
Maulovski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shevchenko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maulovski.
Maulovski trying to pass the guard but Shevchenko defending well. #T4#
Maulovski is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Shevchenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Shevchenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maulovski pulls his head out easily.
Maulovski is keen to just control but Shevchenko is a slippery customer.
Maulovski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maulovski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Shevchenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Maulovski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shevchenko sees it coming and defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Taras Shevchenko.
I think Shevchenko 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:47
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:48
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Taras Shevchenko!
Taras Shevchenko is the new super heavyweight champion!

Event: UGD 2:Shevchenko Vs Beefrock
Date: Apr 23, 2016

#R1#
Shevchenko moves out of range of the body kick from Beefrock. #TD#
Shevchenko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shevchenko lands in his opponent's guard.
Shevchenko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Beefrock really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shevchenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shevchenko postures up in Beefrock's guard and throws a big left but Beefrock blocks it.
Beefrock pulls Shevchenko in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shevchenko scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beefrock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beefrock looking to control.
Shevchenko trying to control but Beefrock is working from the bottom.
Beefrock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Beefrock is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Shevchenko wants to control from the top but Beefrock keeps moving.
Beefrock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shevchenko.
Shevchenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shevchenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shevchenko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shevchenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shevchenko with a nice head shot there.
Beefrock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Beefrock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shevchenko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shevchenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Beefrock managing to control the position.
Shevchenko throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Beefrock working a defensive guard here.
Shevchenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shevchenko postures up.
Shevchenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shevchenko wants to pass the guard but Beefrock is keeping the position.
Beefrock trying to keep a closed guard but Shevchenko is proving a slippery customer.
Shevchenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shevchenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Beefrock pulls Shevchenko in close to prevent any damage.
Shevchenko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Beefrock looking to control.
Beefrock seems keen to control Shevchenko's posture.
Shevchenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shevchenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shevchenko postures up.
Shevchenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Beefrock has wrist control.
Shevchenko landing some decent shots from guard.
Shevchenko with a nice head shot there.
Beefrock looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beefrock keeping moving, preventing Shevchenko from controlling successfully.
Shevchenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Shevchenko trying to control but Beefrock is working from the bottom. #T4#
Shevchenko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shevchenko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Beefrock looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Beefrock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shevchenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shevchenko working some strikes from top position.
Shevchenko is fighting to break Beefrock's control of his arms but Beefrock is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shevchenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beefrock is trying to control the position but Shevchenko postures up. #SUB#
Shevchenko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Shevchenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taras Shevchenko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Shevchenko looks for a takedown but Beefrock sprawls well.
Beefrock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shevchenko shoots in looking for a takedown but Beefrock manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shevchenko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Beefrock counters with a body kick.
Shevchenko takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Shevchenko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Beefrock did well to prevent Shevchenko getting side control.
Shevchenko working the head and body with strikes.
Shevchenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Beefrock defending well though.
Shevchenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beefrock can do to turn this around?
Shevchenko is keen to just control but Beefrock is a slippery customer.#T1#
Shevchenko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Shevchenko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Shevchenko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Beefrock moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Beefrock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shevchenko postures up in Beefrock's guard and throws a big left but Beefrock blocks it. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Beefrock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shevchenko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Beefrock is trying to control the position but Shevchenko postures up.
Beefrock is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Shevchenko landing some decent shots from guard.
Shevchenko landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shevchenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shevchenko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Beefrock's head.
Shevchenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beefrock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Taras Shevchenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shevchenko wants to control from the top but Beefrock keeps moving.
Shevchenko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Shevchenko's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shevchenko postures up and lands a big shot to Beefrock's brow.
Shevchenko is working Beefrock over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Shevchenko lands a couple of digs.
Shevchenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Shevchenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beefrock has momentary wrist control but Shevchenko slips an elbow through the middle.
Shevchenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Beefrock has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shevchenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shevchenko passes into half guard.
Beefrock trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Shevchenko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Beefrock doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shevchenko.
Beefrock is trying to maintain the position but Shevchenko is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Shevchenko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Beefrock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Beefrock avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shevchenko.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Shevchenko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Beefrock defends it well.
Shevchenko is keen to just control but Beefrock is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taras Shevchenko dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Beefrock attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shevchenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Shevchenko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Beefrock preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Beefrock felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Shevchenko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beefrock is looking to improve his position.
Shevchenko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Beefrock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Shevchenko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Shevchenko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Beefrock is just riding it out for now. Shevchenko eventually gives up the hold.
Shevchenko is pressing down on Beefrock's thigh, looking to free his foot. Beefrock is holding on for now.
Shevchenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shevchenko slips a nice elbow through Beefrock's hands, connecting with Beefrock's forehead.
Shevchenko throwing shots but Beefrock is blocking nicely.
Beefrock is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shevchenko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Beefrock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lump Beefrock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Shevchenko lands with a punch from half guard.
Shevchenko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#CUT#
It looks like Lump Beefrock has been cut.
Shevchenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shevchenko is nestled in close to Beefrock, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shevchenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shevchenko has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Shevchenko scoring with strikes but Beefrock is staying in there.
Shevchenko loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Beefrock scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Shevchenko land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Shevchenko stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taras Shevchenko!

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