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Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 18, 2020
#R1#
Kamchybekov misses with a looping left.
Kamchybekov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shipman lands a jab to the head.
Shipman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Shipman clinches up against the cage.
Kamchybekov is trying to force a seperation but Shipman has the dominant position.
Shipman scores with a hook to the body.
Kamchybekov wants to break free but Shipman has control.
Shipman lands a hook that snaps the head of Kamchybekov backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Shipman. #ROC2#
Kamchybekov is rocked!
Kamchybekov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Oh Kamchybekov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Shipman - that landed with a thud.
Shipman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Shipman digs a right hand into Kamchybekov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kamchybekov's gas tank.
Shipman lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Kamchybekov fails to land.
Kamchybekov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kamchybekov misses with a punch to the body.
Kamchybekov seems to have got his legs back now.
Kamchybekov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shipman lands a body punch.
Kamchybekov is breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Shipman.
Shipman scores with a shot to the side of Kamchybekov's head. #T1#
A short left from Shipman.
A body shot lands from Shipman.
Shipman presses Kamchybekov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shipman pushes Kamchybekov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shipman lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Kamchybekov to his knees! Shipman keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harold Shipman!
Harold Shipman managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Dark Knight Nutrition, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: RS 1     
Date:   Jan 18, 2020
#R1#
Shipman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A swing and a miss from Shipman.
Shipman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valens.
Shipman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Coffee Shop in the buildup to the fight.
Shipman misses the jab.
Shipman moves out of range of the strikes.
Valens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheers as Shipman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Valens doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#
It looks like Jan Paul Valens has been cut.
Valens looks to land a body kick but Shipman moved away.
Shipman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Valens throws an off balance right hand
and Shipman counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been informed that Valens has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Valens misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shipman misses with a looping right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Valens.
Shipman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big left from Valens misses.
It looked like Shipman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Valens.#T1#
Valens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shipman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Valens throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Shipman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shipman tests Valens's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Valens misses with a few strikes there.
Shipman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shipman tries to move into range but Valens moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Valens throws a wild body kick that Shipman sees coming a mile off.
Valens throws a lazy right hand but Shipman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valens misses with a jab to the body
and Shipman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valens pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Valens thuds a left hand into Shipman's body.#T2#
Shipman throws a hook but Valens avoids it easily.
Valens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valens clobbers Shipman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shipman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Valens jabs Shipman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Valens delivers a nice body kick.
Shipman looks to land a right hand but Valens moved out of range.
Shipman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Valens scores with a jab. Shipman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A low kick from Valens is predictable there
and Shipman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valens looks to land a left hand but Shipman moved out of range nicely.
Valens misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shipman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
That has opened up Jan Paul Valens's cut even more.#T3#
Valens throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #ROC2#
Shipman is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Harold Shipman has been cut.
Valens drops Shipman with a huge uppercut! Shipman drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Valens is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Paul Valens!
During a confident post fight interview, Jan Paul Valens thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: CACC 26     
Date:   Dec 07, 2019

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Arturo Caldeira (ranked 3963 p4p, 414 weight class) and Harold Shipman (ranked 2297 p4p, 257 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Shipman's choice of entrance music: I'll beat yo ass.. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!




176 cm
22 yrs
162 lbs



165 cm
36 yrs
167 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Arturo Caldeira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Harold Shipman!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Caldeira wants to clinch

and Shipman counters with a takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Caldeira (0) vs (4) Shipman
Shipman is looking to take a break and control but Caldeira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Caldeira tries to bench press Shipman off him but Shipman keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Caldeira's face as Shipman controls the position.
Caldeira's coaches at Hilo Hit Squad 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.
Shipman wants to control but Caldeira is keeping him busy.
Caldeira being controlled for a moment.
Caldeira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shipman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caldeira is working hard here to advance position.

Shipman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shipman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Caldeira tries to bench press Shipman off him but Shipman keeps the position.

Shipman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Caldeira is looking for a sweep.
Caldeira tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Shipman easily slips into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Caldeira (0) vs (6) Shipman
Caldeira tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shipman looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Caldeira tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Shipman working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Caldeira is looking to improve his position but Shipman isn't that keen on the idea.

Shipman looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shipman tries to control but Caldeira wriggling away.
Caldeira gets back to half guard.
Caldeira is not content to let Shipman control the position.
My spies in King's Cross MMA inform me that Shipman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shipman is working away from the top position though.
Caldeira controlling the position well.
Caldeira is refusing to be controlled, as Shipman sits in half guard.
Caldeira trying to hold on to Shipman's head to control him but Shipman postures up.
Shipman wants to control but Caldeira is keeping him busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Shipman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.
Caldeira wants to control but Shipman is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira is not content to let Shipman control the position.
Caldeira wants to get back to full guard.
Shipman wants to control but Caldeira is keeping him busy.
Shipman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Caldeira is looking to improve his position.
Shipman wants to pass the guard but Caldeira is defending well.
Caldeira trying to control here.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira tries to roll over but Shipman keeps him under control.
Caldeira is controlling Shipman's trapped leg to prevent Shipman from advancing to side control.
Caldeira trying to control but Shipman postures up.
Caldeira wants to get back to full guard.
Caldeira is refusing to be controlled, as Shipman sits in half guard.

Shipman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Caldeira is trying to control but can't.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Caldeira is defending against the submission attempts here by Shipman.
Shipman trying to control from half guard but Caldeira is working away.
Shipman wants to pass the guard but Caldeira is defending well.

Shipman seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Caldeira is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Harold Shipman!
Harold Shipman made sure to mention his sponsor, Dark Knight Nutrition in his post fight interview.

 

Event: CACC 20     
Date:   Nov 17, 2019

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Harold Shipman (ranked 2140 p4p, 244 weight class) and Alvin Aguilar (ranked 10561 p4p, 554 weight class). Shipman comes to the ring accompanied by I'll beat yo ass.. Aguilar has chosen Drector's Cut by Kamikazee as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Alvin Aguilar enters the ring!




165 cm
36 yrs
167 lbs



182 cm
46 yrs
166 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Harold Shipman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 16 losses; Alvin Aguilar!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aguilar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Shipman counters with a shoot takedown. Aguilar fights it but they end up in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shipman (2) vs (0) Aguilar
Shipman trying to control but Aguilar is working from the bottom.
Shipman tries to free his leg and advance position but Aguilar is retaining full guard.
Shipman is looking to advance position but Aguilar has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shipman (2) vs (4) Aguilar
Shipman is working to get back to half guard.
Shipman bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shipman (4) vs (4) Aguilar
We've been hearing good reports from Shipman's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shipman wants to control from the top but Aguilar keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shipman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Aguilar looking to control.
Shipman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aguilar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aguilar keeping moving, preventing Shipman from controlling successfully.
Aguilar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shipman 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.
Shipman tries to free his leg and advance position but Aguilar is retaining full guard.
Shipman trying to control but Aguilar is working from the bottom.
Shipman tries to free his leg and advance position but Aguilar is retaining full guard.
Shipman trying to control but Aguilar is working from the bottom.
Aguilar keeping full guard, as Shipman tries to pass.
Shipman 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.
Our spies down at at Top Gun Academy inform us that Aguilar has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shipman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shipman trying to control but Aguilar is working from the bottom.
Shipman postures up.
Aguilar keeping moving, preventing Shipman from controlling successfully.
Shipman is looking to pass into half guard but Aguilar pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Aguilar is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shipman (4) vs (6) Aguilar

Shipman working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Aguilar has passed into half guard!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shipman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shipman gets full guard.
Shipman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aguilar pushing down on Shipman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Aguilar moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shipman (4) vs (9) Aguilar
A lull in the action here as Aguilar stalls from top position.
Let's hope that Aguilar has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shipman manages to get back to half guard.
Shipman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aguilar is working away from the top position though.
Aguilar trying to control from half guard but Shipman is working away.
Shipman is trying to maintain the position but Aguilar is very close to passing his half guard.
Aguilar is trying to control the action in half guard but Shipman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shipman trying to hold on to Aguilar's head to control him but Aguilar postures up.

Shipman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aguilar pulls his head out easily.
Shipman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aguilar won't allow Shipman to sweep him here.

Shipman throws his legs up looking for a submission but Aguilar uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shipman (4) vs (12) Aguilar
You can see the frustration on Shipman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shipman is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Shipman is looking to regain half guard here but Aguilar keeps moving and retains side control.
Aguilar working away.
Aguilar trying to control the action but Shipman is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Shipman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shipman is looking to reverse the position.
Aguilar trying to control the position but Shipman is working away.
Shipman is looking to reverse the position.
Aguilar is looking to take a break and control but Shipman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shipman tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar trying to control the position but Shipman is working away.
Shipman tries to improve position but can't.
Aguilar wants to control but Shipman is keeping him busy.
Shipman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shipman tries to buck Aguilar off but Aguilar is having none of it.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shipman keeps working.
Shipman being controlled for a moment.
Shipman tries to buck Aguilar off but Aguilar is having none of it.
Aguilar is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Shipman's shoulder. That is not cool.
Shipman tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Shipman can't do much from the bottom here.
Shipman is looking to reverse the position.
Aguilar is looking to take a break and control but Shipman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aguilar working away.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Shipman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aguilar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shipman seems a little lost for a moment, as Aguilar dominates the positioning.
Aguilar trying to control the action but Shipman is working from the bottom.
Shipman is looking to regain half guard here but Aguilar keeps moving and retains side control.
Shipman regains half guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Shipman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shipman wants to control but Aguilar is keeping busy.
Shipman tries to get to full guard but Aguilar has control of the leg.
Shipman is trying to control but can't.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Shipman is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Aguilar works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shipman (4) vs (15) Aguilar
Shipman is being controlled here.
Shipman is looking for a sweep.
Aguilar trying to control the action but Shipman is working from the bottom.
Shipman is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aguilar wins on points by 15 to 4.
Alvin Aguilar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: CACC 12     
Date:   Nov 02, 2019

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Harold Shipman (ranked 2036 p4p, 227 weight class) and Tobias Pancake (ranked 15774 p4p, 578 weight class). Shipman comes to the ring accompanied by I'll beat yo ass.. Harold Shipman had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business




165 cm
36 yrs
167 lbs



175 cm
33 yrs
161 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Harold Shipman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 18 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Shipman. No joy for Pancake on that attempt.
Pancake tries to close the distance and clinch but Shipman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Shipman clinches up against the ropes.
Pancake drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shipman pulls his leg out and moves away.

Shipman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pancake tries for a takedown but Shipman manages to get underhooks.
Harold Shipman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tobias Pancake.
Shipman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shipman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pancake after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Shipman is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Pancake can't fight it off and eventually Shipman manages to take the fight to the floor. Pancake looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shipman (2) vs (0) Pancake
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.

Pancake looking for a guillotine here but Shipman defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pancake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shipman is aware though and is defending well.
Shipman trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Pancake working for a triangle but Shipman defends it easily.
Shipman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pancake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is trying to keep Shipman in close.
Pancake looking for a sweep. Not yet Pancake, not yet.
Shipman wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving.

Pancake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is pulling down on Shipman's head to control his posture.
We've been hearing good reports from Shipman's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Shipman preventing the sweep.
Pancake trying to control the position here.
Shipman tries to free his leg and advance position but Pancake is retaining full guard.
Pancake wants to hit a switch here but Shipman passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pancake there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Shipman (5) vs (0) Pancake
Shipman wants to control the pace but Pancake is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Shipman moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Pancake has worked his arm free - good work by Pancake!
Pancake tries to improve position but can't.

Shipman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pancake is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shipman trying to control the action but Pancake is working from the bottom.
Pancake struggling a bit here.
Shipman is looking to take a break and control but Pancake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pancake is looking for a sweep.

Shipman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shipman trying to control the action but Pancake is working from the bottom.
Pancake is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pancake stops Shipman from passing to mount.
Shipman working away.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is looking to regain half guard here but Shipman keeps moving and retains side control.
Shipman is looking to take a break and control but Pancake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shipman working away.
Shipman trying to control the action but Pancake is working from the bottom.

Shipman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Shipman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pancake keeps working.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Shipman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pancake is trying to improve his position.

Shipman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pancake rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Shipman's guard! Nice work there by Pancake!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shipman (5) vs (2) Pancake
Shipman trying to keep a closed guard but Pancake is proving a slippery customer.
Shipman wants to sweep but no luck.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shipman keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully.

Shipman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pancake passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shipman (5) vs (5) Pancake
Pancake works to advance to full mount. Shipman defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Shipman (5) vs (7) Pancake
Pancake takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shipman regains half guard.
Pancake content to control rather than advance.
Pancake is looking to take a break and control but Shipman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Shipman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shipman.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shipman is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shipman (7) vs (7) Pancake
Pancake pulls Shipman in close to prevent any damage.
Pancake is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Shipman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pancake manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Shipman has Pancake in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shipman (7) vs (9) Pancake

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pancake preventing the sweep.
Pancake showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shipman looking to control.
Shipman tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Shipman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pancake stopping the sweep attempt from Shipman.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.

Shipman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pancake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pancake is looking to advance position but Shipman has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shipman (11) vs (9) Pancake
Shipman is stalling here but it's allowed Pancake to get half guard.
Pancake makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pancake.
Shipman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pancake's guard.
Pancake is pressing down on Shipman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pancake looking for a sweep. Not yet Pancake, not yet.
Shipman trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom.
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.
Shipman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pancake is keeping the position for now.

Shipman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shipman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Shipman is posturing up here but Pancake has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Shipman tries to roll out but it's too tight and Shipman has to tap! Slick submission there by Pancake!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tobias Pancake!
Tobias Pancake decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: TWGC 26 (155lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2     
Date:   Oct 18, 2019

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Remi Daucourt (ranked 2284 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harold Shipman (ranked 1899 p4p, 222 weight class). Shipman has chosen I'll beat yo ass. as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.




168 cm
26 yrs
148 lbs



165 cm
35 yrs
167 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Remi Daucourt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Harold Shipman!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Shipman stuffs the takedown attempt from Daucourt. Daucourt gets slowly back to his feet.

Daucourt dives in and scores a takedown into Shipman's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Daucourt (2) vs (0) Shipman
Shipman has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Daucourt has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Daucourt (5) vs (0) Shipman

Daucourt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shipman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shipman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shipman is not content to let Daucourt control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shipman prevents Daucourt from improving position.
Daucourt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shipman keeps working.
Shipman is trying to improve his position.
Shipman struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shipman tries to bench press Daucourt off him but Daucourt keeps the position.
Daucourt trying to control the position but Shipman is working away.
Shipman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Shipman actively working from the bottom here.
Daucourt is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Daucourt (8) vs (0) Shipman
Daucourt looking to control but Shipman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shipman tries to control the position but Daucourt now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Daucourt (11) vs (0) Shipman
Shipman staying busy and making it hard for Daucourt to control.
Shipman trying to control the hands but Daucourt breaks the grip.
Shipman tries to break free.
Daucourt gets his hands free as Shipman looks to control.
Shipman manages to reverse the position and now he's in Daucourt's guard. Nice work there by Shipman.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Daucourt (11) vs (2) Shipman

Daucourt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Daucourt keeping moving, preventing Shipman from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shipman won't allow Daucourt to sweep him here.

Daucourt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shipman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Daucourt looking for a sweep. Not yet Daucourt, not yet.
Daucourt trying to control the position here.

Shipman 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.
Daucourt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Daucourt (13) vs (2) Shipman

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Daucourt forces his way into half guard.
Shipman wants to control but Daucourt is keeping busy.
Shipman is looking for a sweep. Daucourt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shipman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Daucourt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Daucourt's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Daucourt (13) vs (6) Shipman

Shipman working for the choke.
Daucourt turns into Shipman and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Daucourt (15) vs (6) Shipman
Shipman seems keen to control Daucourt's posture.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Daucourt trying to control the position from guard on top but Shipman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daucourt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shipman is keeping the position for now.
Daucourt passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Daucourt (18) vs (6) Shipman
Shipman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Shipman is controlling Daucourt's trapped leg to prevent Daucourt from advancing to side control.

Daucourt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shipman defends it well.
Shipman is looking for a sweep. Daucourt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shipman preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Shipman is trying to get back to full guard.
Daucourt is pressing down on Shipman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shipman is holding on for now.

Daucourt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shipman defends it well.
Daucourt controlling the pace.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shipman is pressing down on Daucourt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shipman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shipman is adopting a defensive guard.
Shipman looking for a sweep. Not yet Shipman, not yet.
Daucourt advances to half guard.
Daucourt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Daucourt works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Daucourt (21) vs (6) Shipman

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shipman is looking to regain half guard here but Daucourt keeps moving and retains side control.
Daucourt trying to control the position but Shipman is working away.
Shipman looks to move to half guard but instead Daucourt has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Daucourt (23) vs (6) Shipman
Shipman is desperately trying to improve his position but Daucourt has a good base and remains in mount.
Shipman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Shipman tries to hold on but Daucourt pushes him away.
Shipman prevents Daucourt from taking his back.
Daucourt trying to control but Shipman is having none of it.
Shipman can't escape the position.
Shipman stops Daucourt from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Daucourt trying to control but Shipman is having none of it.
Shipman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Daucourt trying to control but Shipman is having none of it.
Shipman is trying desperately to improve position.

Daucourt looking to secure an arm triangle but Shipman defends it well.
Shipman tries to lock up and control but Daucourt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Shipman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shipman 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.
Daucourt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shipman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shipman is trying to get back to full guard.
Shipman wants to get back to full guard but Daucourt has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Daucourt (26) vs (6) Shipman
A lull in the action here as Daucourt stalls from top position.
Shipman gets back to half guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Shipman moves into full guard.
Daucourt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shipman is keeping the position for now.
Shipman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Daucourt passes into half guard.
Shipman wants to control but Daucourt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shipman is trying to get back to full guard.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Daucourt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shipman trying to hold on to Daucourt's head to control him but Daucourt postures up.
Daucourt trying to control from half guard but Shipman is working away.
Shipman wants to control but Daucourt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shipman is refusing to be controlled, as Daucourt sits in half guard.
Shipman is trying to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daucourt takes the fight on points by 26 to 6.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Remi Daucourt waved his t-shirt featuring Sportivité's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: TWGC 26 (155lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Oct 17, 2019

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Augustine Tupper (ranked 3927 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harold Shipman (ranked 1890 p4p, 221 weight class). Tupper comes to the cage accompanied by Can't Stop: Red Hot Chili Peppers. Shipman is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I'll beat yo ass.. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.




167 cm
27 yrs
139 lbs



165 cm
35 yrs
167 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Augustine Tupper! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Harold Shipman!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Shipman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tupper (0) vs (2) Shipman
Tupper wants to improve his position but Shipman is controlling well.

Tupper actively working from the bottom here.
Shipman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tupper does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shipman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupper tries to get to full guard but Shipman has control of the leg.

Shipman is working for a submission of some sort.

Tupper looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shipman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shipman's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tupper (4) vs (2) Shipman
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Shipman defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Tupper's arms.

Tupper patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Shipman wants to escape the position.

Tupper looking to break Shipman's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Shipman remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Tupper will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Shipman tries to roll but Tupper sticks to his back.

Tupper tightening his grip on Shipman, looking for the choke.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shipman trying to control the hands but Tupper breaks the grip.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shipman tries to escape but Tupper has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Tupper is looking for the choke from the back position but Shipman is controlling his hands well.
Tupper controlling well, preventing Shipman from escaping the position.

Shipman preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Tupper.
Shipman tries to break free.
Shipman is still trying to improve position.
Shipman trying to control the hands but Tupper breaks the grip.
Shipman is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Tupper is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Shipman is defending well though. Tupper let's go of the attempt for now.

Tupper tightening his grip on Shipman, looking for the choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shipman trying to control the hands but Tupper breaks the grip.

Tupper looking for the RNC.
Tupper gets his hands free as Shipman looks to control.

Tupper is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Tupper working for the choke.

Tupper is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Shipman has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Shipman just trying to survive but Tupper is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupper has the hooks in. Shipman is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Tupper gets his hands free as Shipman looks to control.

Tupper is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Shipman has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Tupper working for a choke but Shipman reverses nicely into Tupper 's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tupper (4) vs (4) Shipman

Tupper looking for a guillotine here but Shipman defends easily.
Shipman passes into half guard.
Shipman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tupper tries to get to full guard but Shipman has control of the leg.

Shipman seems to be looking for submissions.
Shipman content to control rather than advance.
Tupper keeping hold of Shipman's head, controlling as best he can.
Tupper is looking to improve his position.
Shipman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tupper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shipman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tupper!
Score +3 for passing guard: Tupper (4) vs (7) Shipman
Shipman controlling from mount.
Shipman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tupper wants to hold on but Shipman pushes him away.
Tupper keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Shipman working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Shipman controlling from the full mount.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tupper manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tupper wants to improve his position but Shipman is controlling well.

Shipman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shipman controlling the pace.
Tupper works his way to full guard. Good work.

Shipman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shipman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shipman advances to half guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tupper trying to hold on to Shipman's head to control him but Shipman postures up.
Shipman moves into full mount! Tupper won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Tupper (4) vs (10) Shipman
Tupper really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tupper 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.
Tupper wants to improve his position but Shipman is controlling well.

Shipman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shipman is trying to control the action in half guard but Tupper is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shipman is taking a breather. Tupper 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.
Shipman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tupper!
Score +3 for passing guard: Tupper (4) vs (13) Shipman

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tupper gets back to half guard.
Shipman is trying to control. Tupper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tupper is looking to control Shipman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tupper avoid being mounted?
Shipman tries to pass to full mount but Tupper defends it.
Tupper is pressing down on Shipman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Shipman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tupper has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shipman has managed to get both his arms back between Tupper's legs - danger averted.
Shipman trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Shipman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tupper is keeping the position for now.
Shipman trying to control but Tupper is working from the bottom.
Shipman forces his way into half guard.
Shipman wants to take a breather but Tupper is having none of it.

Tupper looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tupper is staying active underneath Shipman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Shipman is trying to work for a kimura but Tupper is defending well.
Tupper is looking to improve his position.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Shipman wants to free his trapped foot but Tupper is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tupper is looking to improve his position.
Shipman trying to control from half guard but Tupper is working away.
Tupper makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tupper.
Shipman trying to control but Tupper is working from the bottom.

Shipman 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.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Shipman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shipman wants to control from the top but Tupper keeps moving.

Tupper working for a triangle but Shipman defends it easily.
Shipman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tupper's guard.
Shipman is keen to just control but Tupper is a slippery customer.

Shipman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tupper is looking to improve his position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Shipman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
My spies in Kombat Hangar 18 inform me that Shipman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Shipman tries to pass to full mount but Tupper defends it.

Tupper looking for submissions off his back.

Shipman seems to be working for a kimura but Tupper defends the submission attempt.
Shipman is controlling the pace.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Shipman is pressing down on Tupper's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tupper is holding on for now.

Shipman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shipman in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tupper tries to roll over but Shipman keeps him under control.

Tupper looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shipman wins on points by 13 to 4.
An out of breath and clearly excited Harold Shipman thanked Dark Knight Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Augustine Tupper stepped up to the mic, saying 'Yeah, so ya know...um huh?'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 02, 2019
#R1#
Cider throws an overhand right that lands on Shipman's shoulder, as Shipman tries to avoid the shot.
Cider scoring well with a low kick there.
Shipman misses with a wild combination.
Shipman swinging wildly here.
Cider thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cider misses with a looping left.
Shipman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cider throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cider on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cider thumps Shipman with a low kick.
Cider throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shipman connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cider misses with a hook. Shipman ducked under it nicely.
Shipman connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Cider throws out a leg kick but Shipman moves out of range and Cider only half commits.
Justin Cider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shipman moves out of range of the leg kick from Cider .
A solid leg kick lands there for Cider .
Cider misses with a looping right.
Shipman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cider scores with a spinning back kick!
Cider lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shipman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cider lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shipman takes one on the button.
Shipman blocks a low kick nicely.
Despite the aggression on Shipman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Good work by Shipman as he checks the leg kick.
Cider scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cider wants to land a leg kick but Shipman is out of range.
Shipman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shipman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cider attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shipman is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Cider throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#TD2#
Cider gets caught flat footed, as Shipman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shipman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shipman stops Cider from standing up. #ES#
Cider wriggles free and stands up.
Shipman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cider misses with a straight left.
That kick from Cider tenderised Shipman's leg. Shipman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cider misses with an uppercut
and Shipman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice shot lands for Shipman.#ROC2#
Cider is rocked!
Shipman slips under a jab from Cider .
Cider throws a shot from downtown. Shipman moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Cider throws a right hand that misses
and Shipman counters with an inside leg kick.
Shipman blocks a leg kick.
Cider throws a leg kick #KD2#
and Shipman counters with a left hand that sends Cider to the canvas!
Oh Cider is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shipman postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Cider covers up, he's hurt! Shipman keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Shipman and the ref steps in to end the fight! Shipman can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harold Shipman!
Harold Shipman gave a mention to Dark Knight Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: AEW 14     
Date:   Jul 06, 2019
#R1#
Esposito works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Shipman clinches with his opponent.
Esposito lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Esposito .
Shipman misses with a body punch.
Shipman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Esposito pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shipman wants to clinch but Esposito slips to the side
and Shipman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Harold Shipman has been cut.
Esposito misses the body punch
and Shipman counters with a one-two to the body.
Shipman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shipman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Esposito throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#
Shipman is rocked!
Esposito is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Shipman is holding his hands too far apart here. Esposito throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Shipman is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dante Esposito !
Dante Esposito thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: AEW 8     
Date:   Jun 15, 2019
#R1#
Poe lands a leg kick that knocks Shipman off balance momentarily.
Poe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shipman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Poe. Those never looked like landing.
Shipman jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Poe misses with a straight left.
Poe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Poe lands a nice shot to the body.
Poe swings for the body but Shipman moves out of range.
Shipman is looking to counter with a body kick.
Poe throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Shipman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Poe!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poe tries to buck Shipman off but Shipman is having none of it.
Shipman wants to control but Poe is keeping him busy.
Shipman slows the pace down.
Shipman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Shipman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Poe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shipman 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.
Shipman is looking to take a break and control but Poe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Shipman working away.
Poe manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Shipman trying to hold on to Poe's head to control him but Poe postures up.
Poe wants to take a breather but Shipman is having none of it. #SUB2#
Shipman is defending against the submission attempts here by Poe.
Poe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Shipman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shipman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Poe is working away from the top position though.
Shipman's coaches at Kombat Hangar 18 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.#T2#
Shipman preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Poe trying to control from half guard but Shipman is working away.
Shipman trying to control but Poe postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shipman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Poe trying to control but Shipman is working from the bottom.
Poe is pushing down on Shipman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shipman is fighting to maintain full guard but Poe has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3##SUB2#
Poe seems to be working for a kimura but Shipman defends the submission attempt.
Shipman trying to control from the bottom.
Poe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shipman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shipman keeping full guard, as Poe tries to pass.
Poe content to stall in guard here.
Poe 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Poe controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shipman darts in looking for a takedown but Poe gets double underhooks and turns Shipman into the cage.
Poe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Poe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
No joy there for Poe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shipman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shipman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big left from Poe misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Poe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Poe lands the left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Poe. Those never looked like landing.
Jab from Poe.
Poe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Poe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poe missing with a left hand there. Shipman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
EA Poe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poe tests Shipman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Some wild striking there from Poe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

EA Poe dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Poe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shipman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like EA Poe has been cut.
Poe with a jab.
Poe throws a hook to the side of Shipman's head but Shipman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Poe misses.
Shipman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Poe jabs Shipman right on the nose. Shipman blinks but takes it well.
Poe throws a shot from downtown. Shipman moves away and avoids it.
Shipman is looking to counter punch.
Shipman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Poe tries to avoid it but Shipman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Poe to the ground. Poe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Shipman. Those never looked like landing.
Poe cracks a nice hook into Shipman's ribs.
A leg kick checked by Shipman.
Shipman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Poe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shipman moves out of range as Poe strikes.
A big right from Poe misses.
Donk. Poe catches Shipman right on the button with a cross.#KD#
Shipman drops Poe with a left and a right! Oh, Poe is hurt - Shipman dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC#
Poe is rocked!
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!#SUB#
Shipman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Poe is still in real trouble! Can Shipman finish him?#T1#
Poe is looking for a sweep.
Shipman controls the position.
Shipman passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Poe! #SUB#
Shipman wants to finish this one by submission but Poe is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Shipman.
Poe seems to have recovered his senses.
Shipman looking to control but Poe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shipman landing strikes from the mount and Poe is in trouble!
Poe is squirming around, avoiding Shipman's attempts to control the action.
Poe is looking to get to half guard.
Poe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Shipman landing strikes from the mount.
Shipman putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#SUB#
Shipman looking for a guillotine from mount but Poe is having none of it.
Poe is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Poe is looking to get to half guard.
Poe regains half guard.
Shipman trying to control the pace.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poe wants to improve his position but Shipman is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Poe wants to control but Shipman is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Poe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shipman trying to control the position from guard on top but Poe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poe being controlled here, momentarily.
Poe looking to control.
Poe 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.
Poe is pulling down on Shipman's head. It's preventing any offense from Shipman, at least for the moment.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shipman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Poe being controlled here, momentarily.
Poe 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.
Shipman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shipman preventing the sweep.
Poe looking to control.
Harold Shipman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shipman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shipman landing some decent shots from guard.
Shipman 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Shipman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on EA Poe's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice body punch from Poe.
Poe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Shipman drives through and clinches with Poe against the cage.
Shipman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Poe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Poe blocks an uppercut.
Shipman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shipman.
Shipman lands a hook that snaps the head of Poe backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Poe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Poe misses the body punch
and Shipman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Poe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shipman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shipman moves away from the strike by Poe. #T1#
Shipman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shipman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poe throws out the jab.
Poe throws an off balance right hand
and Shipman counters with a crisp right that sends Poe to the canvas! Shipman follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harold Shipman!
In his post fight interview, Harold Shipman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: AEM 3     
Date:   May 25, 2019
#R1#
James tries to bum rush Shipman with a series of wild strikes but Shipman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've been told by James's head coaches at Gorilla Warfare that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for James.
Shipman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shipman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#
It looks like Harold Shipman has been cut.
A jab from James does it's job there.
James missing with a left hand there. Shipman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shipman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
James scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
James misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Shipman moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shipman gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Elmore James has been cut.
James lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shipman backwards.
James misses with the head strike.
James keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shipman's efforts to push away.
James throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shipmans head. #BC2#
Shipman manages to break the clinch. #T1#
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shipman slips a jab and a cross from James.
James rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shipman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James lands with a nice body punch. #TD2#
Shipman drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
James has his foot on Shipman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shipman works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
James is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shipman is aware though and is defending well.
Shipman 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. #SUB#
James is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
James keeping moving, preventing Shipman from controlling successfully.
Shipman working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Shipman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
James working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
James looking for a guillotine here but Shipman defends easily. #SUB#
James working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shipman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shipman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
James can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shipman controls the pace.
Shipman wants to control from the top but James keeps moving. #T3#
Shipman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
James looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Shipman has picked James up and slammed him! James can't keep hold of the triangle and Shipman manages to pass to side control!
Shipman has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for James!
James is desperately trying to improve his position but Shipman has a good base and remains in mount.
Shipman landing strikes from the mount and James is in trouble!
Shipman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as James is looking to escape.
James tries to hold on but Shipman pushes him away.
James is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Shipman in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T4#
Shipman avoids the attempt from James to control.
Shipman looking to control but James is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shipman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Shipman tries to control but James wriggling away. #SUB2#
Shipman looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Shipman wants to finish this one by submission but James is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Shipman.
James is wriggling around trying to escape.
James wants to control but Shipman is having none of it.
James is squirming around, avoiding Shipman's attempts to control the action.
James can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Harold Shipman will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Shipman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
James misses with a straight left.
Shipman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
James takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice defenses there by Shipman.
James scores with a nice right hand.
Shipman throws an off balance right hand
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
James has managed to clinch.
Shipman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, James scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Shipman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shipman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. James tries to avoid it but Shipman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag James to the ground. James escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shipman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James lands a lovely overhand right.
James scores with the left hand. Shipman knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC#
Shipman is rocked!#T1#
Shipman shoots in looking for a takedown but James manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shipman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shipman is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?
James fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Shipman square on the jaw! Damn, Shipman is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elmore James!
Elmore James seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Peak - Kings will Rise     
Date:   Mar 30, 2019
#R1#
Shipman throws a leg kick but The Human moved away.
Finn The Human seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Human is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The Human lands a nice hook to Shipman's body. Shipman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Shipman closes the distance and clinches.
Shipman misses with a punch to the body.
The Human tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Human can't find room to land a body shot as Shipman controls the action.
Shipman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shipman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shipman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shipman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shipman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Human's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from The Human.
The Human misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Human.
The Human doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Shipman.
The Human goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
The Human lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The Human tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shipman is working for takedown but The Human is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Shipman lands a takedown into guard.
The Human has his hands on Shipman's head, controlling the position.
The Human keeping moving, preventing Shipman from controlling successfully.
Shipman looking to pass the guard.
The Human controlling the position.
Shipman is in close to The Human's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The Human seems keen to control Shipman's posture.
Shipman is stalling in the full guard.
The Human is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Shipman controlling from the top position.
The Human is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The Human 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.
The Human is adopting a defensive guard.
Shipman wants to control from the top but The Human keeps moving.
The Human is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
The Human has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shipman finds it's way round the side to connect with The Human's head.
Finn The Human is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The Human misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shipman swings wildly with an uppercut but The Human uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Human.
The Human prevents a body shot from Shipman.
The Human goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Human tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Human goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Human throws a punch but it's blocked by Shipman.
The Human can't find room to land a body shot as Shipman controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by The Human.
The Human misses with the head strike. #T4##BC2#
Shipman breaks the clinch. #CL2#
The Human gets tackled into the cage by Shipman. Shipman maintains the clinch.
The Human throws a punch but it's blocked by Shipman.
Shipman blocking some punches.
Shipman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. The Human is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Shipman has picked The Human up - he's going for a ride! Shipman dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shipman prevents The Human from improving his position.
Shipman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Shipman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The Human moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shipman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The Human looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shipman is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Harold Shipman will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Shipman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Human.
We've been told by The Human's head coaches at Razor Sharp Training Systems that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shipman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Human pinned against the cage. The Human gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The Human throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shipman catches The Human with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The Human swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shipman unleashes a big counter combination but The Human bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The Human just misses with a punch to the body.
Shipman throws a counter combo.
The Human gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shipman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Human misses with a hook
and Shipman counters with a stiff right hand.
The Human fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Shipman clinches with his opponent.
Shipman prevents a body shot from The Human. #T1#
The Human prevents Shipman from breaking the clinch.
The Human misses with some punches.
Shipman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for The Human.
The Human blocking some punches.
The Human misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Human digs a right hand into Shipman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shipman's gas tank.
The Human misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Human tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Human tries a body shot but Shipman blocks it.
Still in the clinch, The Human scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Shipman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Human throws a good cross that connects.
Shipman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling The Human to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Harold Shipman has been cut.
The Human swings widly with a right hand
and Shipman counters with a nice body kick.
The Human lands a body shot. #T2#
Shipman throws a shot from downtown. The Human moves away and avoids it.
Shipman scores with a shot to the body.
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!
The Human connects with a nice looking jab.
Shipman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by The Human. The Human obviously looking to wear him down.
Shipman jabs The Human right on the nose. The Human blinks but takes it well.
Nice sprawl there from The Human as Shipman shoots in.#CL2#
Shipman rushes The Human and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from The Human fails to land.
The Human swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shipman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Human backwards.
The Human struggles to land a body shot inside as Shipman controls his hands.
The Human doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Finn The Human has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shipman prevents a body shot from The Human. #T3#
The Human swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Human misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shipman prevents a body shot from The Human.
Shipman lands with a right to the head.
The Human gets underhooks to prevent Shipman's takedown attempt.
Finn The Human has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Shipman.
The Human misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Human softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shipman blocking some punches.
The Human misses with a body punch.
Shipman prevents a body shot from The Human.
The Human tries a body shot but Shipman blocks it.
The Human tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shipman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. The Human gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shipman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shipman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shipman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Shipman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shipman throws a punch but it's blocked by The Human.
The Human's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Human misses with some punches.
The Human misses with a punch on the inside.
Shipman can't find room to land a body shot as The Human controls the action.
Shipman prevents a body shot from The Human.
The Human fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Human tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from The Human.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shipman.
Shipman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shipman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from The Human fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Human.
The Human is leaning against Shipman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Finn The Human dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harold Shipman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
The Human connects with an inside leg kick.
The Human moves out of range as Shipman strikes.#CL2#
Shipman moves into range and clinches up with The Human.
The Human tries to throw a body punch but Shipman avoids it by throwing The Human back against the cage.
The Human swings wildly with an uppercut but Shipman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shipman blocks an uppercut.
The Human can't find room to land a body shot as Shipman controls the action.
The Human misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Human lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shipman backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Shipman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shipman misses with an uppercut.
The Human tries a low kick but Shipman avoids it.#CL2#
Shipman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Human, pushing him back against the cage.
Shipman blocks a body shot from The Human. #T1#
The Human throws a head punch that misses.
The Human lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shipman backwards.
The Human softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Human goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for The Human.
The Human blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Human tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shipman's elbow.
Shipman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shipman tries to circle away but The Human has him pinned against the cage.
Shipman blocks a body shot from The Human.
The Human lands with a light punch inside.
The Human throws a head punch that misses.
The Human scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Human gets through Shipman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#
Shipman is rocked!
The Human lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shipman is still on wobbly legs! Can The Human finish him?
A hook to the body from The Human.
The Human scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from The Human.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Human scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
The Human dips a shoulder and cracks Shipman with a mighty uppercut! Shipman falls back against the cage and The Human unloads with a barrage of strikes! Shipman is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - The Human screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Finn The Human!
Finn The Human is the new lightweight champion!
Finn The Human 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: AFC #39     
Date:   Feb 23, 2019
#R1#
Marcos throws a leg kick
and Shipman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Shipman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Shipman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Shipman prevents Marcos from improving his position.#SUB2#
Shipman is working for a kimura here but Marcos manages to reverse the position and he's now in Shipman's guard.
Marcos landing some decent shots from guard.
Marcos looking to pass the guard.
Marcos pushing down on Shipman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Marcos is looking to take a break and control but Shipman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shipman is looking for a sweep. Marcos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marcos is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Shipman!
Shipman tries to hold on but Marcos postures up.
A nice elbow there by Marcos.
Marcos cracks Shipman with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Marcos with the ground and pound from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shipman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Marcos wants to control the pace but Shipman is squirming around nicely.
Shipman takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T2#
Marcos looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marcos has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Shipman's face. #ROC#
Shipman is rocked!
Marcos connects with a bit shot that sees Shipman covering up! More strikes from Marcos and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Marcos is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damiao Marcos!
In defeat, Harold Shipman stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations to Lopez he was the better man.'.

 

Event: OC! Grappling 8     
Date:   Jan 06, 2019

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Harold Shipman (ranked 760 p4p, 91 weight class) and Gray Vick (ranked 12324 p4p, 604 weight class). Shipman comes to the cage accompanied by I'll beat yo ass.. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!




165 cm
32 yrs
167 lbs



179 cm
41 yrs
167 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Harold Shipman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Gray Vick!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Vick closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shipman circles away.

Shipman rushes Vick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Vick ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vick no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Vick keeping moving, preventing Shipman from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shipman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vick keeping moving, preventing Shipman from controlling successfully.

Shipman content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Vick has locked up a guillotine! Vick's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Shipman is holding on here and Vick must be using up a lot of energy. Shipman has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Vick gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gray Vick!
Gray Vick decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Harold Shipman had this to say: 'Congratulations to Lopez he was the better man.'.

 

Event: OC! Grappling 6     
Date:   Dec 23, 2018

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Longfellow Deeds (ranked 13063 p4p, 613 weight class) and Harold Shipman (ranked 720 p4p, 88 weight class). Shipman has chosen I'll beat yo ass. as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




185 cm
40 yrs
170 lbs



165 cm
32 yrs
164 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Longfellow Deeds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Harold Shipman!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Deeds tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Deeds has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

Shipman closes the distance and clinches.
Shipman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Deeds.
Shipman has Deeds pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Deeds manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shipman tries to score a body lock takedown but Deeds shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Shipman manages to pull guard.
Deeds 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.

Shipman is looking for a triangle but Deeds pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Deeds got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shipman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Deeds has managed to get both his arms back between Shipman's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deeds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shipman is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shipman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Deeds defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shipman keeping moving, preventing Deeds from controlling successfully.
Deeds wants to pass the guard but Shipman is keeping the position.

Shipman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Deeds wants to control from the top but Shipman keeps moving.
Deeds is really struggling to control Shipman but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deeds controlling from the top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Deeds wants to control from the top but Shipman keeps moving.
Deeds preventing the sweep.
Deeds trying to control the position from guard on top but Shipman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deeds preventing the sweep.
Deeds showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shipman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shipman wants to sweep but no luck.
Deeds is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shipman looking to control.
Deeds trying to control the position from guard on top but Shipman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shipman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shipman is trying to control the position but Deeds postures up.
Shipman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (0) vs (2) Shipman
Shipman trying to control but Deeds is working from the bottom.
Shipman won't allow Deeds to sweep him here.
Deeds trying to keep a closed guard but Shipman is proving a slippery customer.
Shipman trying to control the position from guard on top but Deeds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shipman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shipman trying to control the position from guard on top but Deeds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Deeds had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shipman defends it easily.
Deeds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shipman content to stall in guard here.
Deeds looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Deeds looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Deeds keeping moving, preventing Shipman from controlling successfully.
Deeds pulls Shipman in close to prevent any damage.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Deeds lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (2) vs (2) Shipman
Deeds is fighting to break Shipman's control of his arms but Shipman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Deeds slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shipman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deeds is one step ahead there.

Shipman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Deeds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Deeds trying to control the position from guard on top but Shipman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deeds looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shipman keeping moving, preventing Deeds from controlling successfully.

Deeds got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shipman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Deeds has managed to get both his arms back between Shipman's legs - danger averted.
Deeds sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shipman's guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Shipman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shipman is pressing down on Deeds's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Deeds trying to control the position from guard on top but Shipman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deeds content to stall in guard here.
Deeds advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (5) vs (2) Shipman
Shipman wants to control but Deeds postures up.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Shipman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shipman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Deeds off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Deeds (5) vs (6) Shipman

Deeds defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Shipman's arms.
Deeds rolls, trying to escape but Shipman keeps control of the position.

Deeds is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Deeds trying to control the hands but Shipman won't let him.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Shipman keeps control of the position as Deeds tries to break free.

Shipman is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Deeds defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Deeds is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Shipman has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Shipman not allowing Deeds to control his hands.

Shipman working for the choke.
Deeds trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Deeds can't escape the position.

Deeds preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Shipman.
Deeds tries to break free.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is working hard here to advance position.

Shipman is persistently looking for the submission but Deeds is defending it well.

Shipman is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Deeds defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Deeds rolls, trying to escape but Shipman keeps control of the position.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Shipman is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Deeds knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Deeds for a finish.
Shipman is hanging on to Deeds's back as he tries to escape.
Shipman avoiding Deeds 's attempts to control his hands.
Shipman has the hooks in. Deeds is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Shipman working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Shipman tightening his grip on Deeds, looking for the choke.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shipman wins on points by 6 to 5.
Harold Shipman 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: CEFC Fight Night 241     
Date:   Nov 28, 2018
#R1#
Sanchez looks to land a combination. Shipman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#
It looks like Harold Shipman has been cut.
A slow jab from Sanchez misses its intended target.
Shipman slips a straight right by Sanchez.
Shipman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sanchez leaves Shipman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shipman wants to clinch up but Sanchez keeps it at a distance.
Sanchez swinging wildly here. #CL#
Shipman darts in and clinches Sanchez up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shipman has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Shipman wants the takedown. Sanchez is fighting it off but Shipman persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sanchez's guard against the cage.
Shipman landing some decent shots from guard.
Shipman wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving. #T1#
Sanchez is looking to sweep but instead, Shipman has passed into half guard.
Sanchez is trying to control but can't.
Shipman not doing much here. #SUB#
Shipman is trying to work for a kimura but Sanchez is defending well.
Sanchez wants to control but Shipman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanchez moves into full guard. #SUB#
Shipman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sanchez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Shipman has Sanchez in his guard.#REVB##T2#
Sanchez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shipman trying to control the position.
Shipman wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment.
Sanchez postures up in Shipman's guard and throws a big left but Shipman blocks it.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shipman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shipman working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shipman looking for a guillotine here but Sanchez defends easily. #T3#
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shipman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sanchez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shipman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Shipman stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Sanchez keeps trying to improve his position.
Shipman trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shipman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
Sanchez is trying to get back to half guard.
Sanchez 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.
Sanchez is being controlled here.
Sanchez is trying to improve his position.
Sanchez is not content to let Shipman control the position. #SUB#
Shipman tries for a kimura but Sanchez is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Shipman has hold of Sanchez's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Sanchez tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Shipman cranks the arm and Sanchez screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Sanchez, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Harold Shipman!
Harold Shipman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: CEFC 317     
Date:   Nov 10, 2018
#R1#
Shipman slips under a jab.
Komaroff lands a really nice looking cross but Shipman seems unphased.
Shipman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Komaroff connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shipman scrambles back to his feet.#TD#
Shipman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Komaroff's half guard.
Shipman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Komaroff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Komaroff makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Komaroff.
Komaroff wants to control but Shipman passes easily into half guard.
Komaroff wants to control but Shipman is keeping busy.
Komaroff holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Shipman slows the pace down in half guard.
Komaroff looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Komaroff is looking to improve his position.
Komaroff is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Komaroff makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Komaroff.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Komaroff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shipman is one step ahead there.
Shipman controlling from the top position.
Komaroff pulls Shipman in close to his closed guard and prevents Shipman from doing any damage or advancing position.#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.
Komaroff looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Shipman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Komaroff controlling the position for now.
Komaroff has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shipman is working away from the top position though.
Shipman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Komaroff wants to control but Shipman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Komaroff wants to improve his position but Shipman is controlling well.
Komaroff wants to control but Shipman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Komaroff wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Shipman trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shipman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Komaroff tries to avoid it but Shipman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Komaroff to the ground. Komaroff escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Komaroff circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD2#
Komaroff closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shipman quickly recovers to half guard.
Shipman is not content to let Komaroff control the position.
Shipman trying to control but Komaroff postures up.
Komaroff slips a nice elbow through Shipman's hands, connecting with Shipman's forehead.
Komaroff drops an elbow to the side of Shipman's head.
Komaroff throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Komaroff prevents Shipman from improving his position.
Komaroff missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Komaroff is looking to take a break and control but Shipman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Komaroff with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Shipman is in trouble now - Komaroff has advanced to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Komaroff looking to control but Shipman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shipman wants to control but Komaroff is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasili Komaroff dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Shipman tries to clinch there but Komaroff circles away. #TD2#
Shipman gets caught napping as Komaroff dives in and scores a takedown. Shipman manages to retain guard.
Shipman is pulling down on Komaroff's head to control his posture.
Komaroff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shipman 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#
Komaroff tries to roll over but Shipman keeps him under control.
Komaroff controlling the position well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Komaroff trying to control here. #T1#
Komaroff wants to get back to full guard.
Komaroff tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Shipman has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Shipman controlling from mount.
Komaroff bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Shipman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Shipman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shipman trying to control the position.
Komaroff wants to control from the top but Shipman keeps moving.
Komaroff trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Komaroff throws a big right hand that misses.
Vasili Komaroff has got the better of the ground game so far.
Komaroff trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Komaroff looking to sit in guard and control but Shipman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Komaroff looking for a sweep. Not yet Komaroff, not yet. #T3#
Shipman trying to control the position from guard on top but Komaroff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Komaroff wants to sweep but no luck.
Shipman controlling from the top position.
Komaroff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Komaroff looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Shipman stopping the sweep attempt from Komaroff.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A chopping leg kick lands by Komaroff.
Komaroff scores with a jab to the head.
Komaroff looks to land a left hand but Shipman moved out of range nicely.
Shipman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Komaroff paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Shipman moves into the clinch.
Komaroff tries to stall but Shipman uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #TD#
Shipman lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Komaroff is pressing down on Shipman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Komaroff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shipman is one step ahead there.
Komaroff wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shipman postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Harold Shipman will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Komaroff throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shipman's waist but Shipman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Komaroff off to one side.
Komaroff throws a right hand that misses
and Shipman counters with a stiff right hand.
Shipman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Komaroff swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Komaroff has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shipman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Shipman has hold of one of Komaroff's legs. Komaroff is fighting the takedown attempt but Shipman gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Komaroff is controlling Shipman's posture.
Shipman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Komaroff is keeping the position for now.
Komaroff has control of Shipman's left arm, preventing Shipman from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Komaroff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shipman sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Komaroff is adopting a defensive guard.
Komaroff wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Komaroff is pulling down on Shipman's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Komaroff cracks the inside of Shipman's front leg. #CL#
Shipman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Komaroff manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A hook to the body from Shipman.
Komaroff is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shipman is defending well.
Komaroff swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD#
Shipman drags the fight down to the ground. #T2#
Shipman 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#
Still in half guard, Shipman seems content to control.
Komaroff keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Komaroff is looking to control Shipman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Komaroff avoid being mounted?
Komaroff makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Komaroff.
Komaroff trying to keep a closed guard but Shipman is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Shipman wants to pass the guard but Komaroff is keeping the position.
Komaroff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Komaroff has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Shipman preventing the sweep. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Komaroff is still trying to improve position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Shipman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Komaroff - that will leave a mark! #TD2#
Komaroff closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Komaroff lands in his opponent's guard.
Shipman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Komaroff is looking to work some ground and pound but Shipman has wrist control.

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 Harold Shipman.
I think Shipman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Harold Shipman!

In his post fight interview, Harold Shipman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Vasili Komaroff spoke after the fight, saying 'In the eyes of myself, I won this fight. In the eyes of God, I won this fight.'.

 

Event: CFEC 310     
Date:   Oct 13, 2018
#R1##TD2#
Shipman dives in and scores a takedown into Tarlac's guard.
Shipman stays in close to Tarlac's body and controls the position.
Tarlac working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Tarlac escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shipman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shipman preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shipman stands and throws Tarlac's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tarlac is trying to escape the position but Shipman is controlling the position. #T1#
Shipman gets to mount! Tarlac was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Shipman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shipman controlling from mount.
Tarlac can't escape the position.
Tarlac looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Shipman biding his time, looking for the opening.
Tarlac is trying to break free. #T2#
Good control from Shipman.
Tarlac is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
I really don't envy Tarlac right now.
Shipman controls the position.
Tarlac trying to control the action but Shipman just sinks the hooks in.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shipman has good solid back control here.
Tarlac just trying to survive but Shipman is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T3#
I really don't envy Tarlac right now.
Shipman keeps control of the position easily here as Tarlac tries to buck him off.
Tarlac trying to control the position but Shipman manages to sink in the hooks.
Tarlac tries to roll but Shipman sticks to his back.
Tarlac trying to control the hands but Shipman breaks the grip. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
You can see the frustration on Tarlac's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Shipman controlling from the back.
Tarlac wants to get back to his feet.
Tarlac controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Shipman trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Tarlac doesn't escape.
Tarlac can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarlac tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tarlac working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Shipman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A low kick from Tarlac is predictable there
letting Shipman counter with a right hand.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Tarlac misses
letting Shipman counter with a right hand.
Shipman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tarlac's corner calls for a 1-2. Tarlac obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Shipman moves into the clinch successfully.
Shipman is working for takedown but Tarlac is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shipman blocks a body shot from Tarlac.
Tarlac lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Shipman gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarlac is trying is best to control the position here.
Tarlac tries to roll over but Shipman keeps him under control.
Tarlac desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T1#
Tarlac tries to roll over but Shipman keeps him under control.
Shipman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shipman prevents Tarlac from improving his position.
Tarlac is trying to maintain the position but Shipman is very close to passing his half guard.
Shipman sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tarlac lands the left hand.
Tarlac throws a lazy right hand but Shipman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tarlac throws a leg kick
and Shipman finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tarlac fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vladimir Tarlac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shipman is looking to clinch but Tarlac is avoiding it.
Tarlac quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Shipman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shipman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tarlac connects with an inside leg kick.
Shipman avoids the body shot from Tarlac.
Shipman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Tarlac misses the shot to the body.
Tarlac misses with a shot to the body
and Shipman counters with a series of strikes. Tarlac will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tarlac misses with a straight left.
Tarlac slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tarlac on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #TD2#
Shipman gets a takedown into half guard.
Shipman not doing much here.
Tarlac moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Tarlac trying to control the position.
Tarlac wants to improve his position but instead Shipman has moved into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarlac is looking to improve his position.
Tarlac is trying to control but Shipman passes into side control!
Tarlac is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Harold Shipman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tarlac misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Shipman misses.
Shipman ducks under a wild hook from Tarlac.#TD2#
Shipman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tarlac wants to control but Shipman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tarlac tries to get to full guard but Shipman has control of the leg.
Tarlac wants to control the action here but instead Shipman manages to pass to full mount!
Tarlac wants to control but Shipman is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlac looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Tarlac wants to escape the position. #T1#
Tarlac wants to control his opponent's hands but Shipman gets his hands free.
Tarlac tries to escape the position.
Tarlac turns into Shipman and is now in his guard.
Tarlac tries to free his leg and advance position but Shipman is retaining full guard.
Shipman controlling Tarlac's posture. #T2#
Tarlac throws a big elbow that misses.
Shipman keeping moving, preventing Tarlac from controlling successfully.
Shipman pulls Tarlac in close to his closed guard and prevents Tarlac from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tarlac wants to control from the top but Shipman keeps moving.
Tarlac trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Tarlac controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tarlac wants to slow Shipman down by chopping away at his legs.
Shipman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shipman shoots in for a takedown but Tarlac shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shipman tries to clinch but Tarlac is having none of it.
Shipman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vladimir Tarlac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tarlac lands a leg kick that knocks Shipman off balance momentarily.
Tarlac lands a head shot.
Nice sprawl there from Tarlac as Shipman shoots in.
Shipman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vladimir Tarlac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Shipman.
Shipman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tarlac throws out the jab.
Tarlac pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shipman is out of range and Tarlac settles back down.
Shipman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T4#
Shipman moves out of range of the leg kick from Tarlac.
Tarlac turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tarlac throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Shipman counters with a shoot takedown. Tarlac fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarlac is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tarlac wants to sweep but no luck.
Shipman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarlac manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shipman manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Tarlac showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shipman 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harold Shipman!

Harold Shipman decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Vladimir Tarlac spoke after the fight, saying 'Determined, powerful '.

 

Event: CEFC Fight Night 235     
Date:   Sep 26, 2018
#R1#
Lopez misses the shot to the body.
Cruz Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Lopez misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lopez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shipman needs to keep his hands up - Lopez had a free shot at his head there.#TD#
Shipman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lopez napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Lopez throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Shipman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shipman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lopez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shipman somewhat.#TD#
Shipman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Shipman looking to pass the guard.
Lopez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shipman controls the pace.#T1#
Lopez wants to get back to his feet but Shipman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lopez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shipman controls the pace.
Shipman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Shipman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Shipman.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lopez throws a leg kick
and Shipman counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the liver by Lopez. Beautiful body shot.
Shipman throws a series of punches but Lopez avoids them all with ease.
Shipman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lopez.
Nice uppercut lands for Lopez. That snapped Shipman's head back. #CUT2#
It looks like Harold Shipman has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lopez, as that shot connected.
Shipman slips under a jab.
Shipman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lopez.
Shipman defending well as Lopez loads up on a big left hand.
Shipman attempts a counter takedown but Lopez avoids it well and moves away.
Lopez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lopez misses with an uppercut. Shipman saw that one coming.
Lopez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shipman.
Shipman moves away from the strike by Lopez.
Lopez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shipman appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Lopez misses the jab.#TD#
Shipman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lopez quickly recovers to half guard.
Shipman is taking a breather. Lopez 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.
Shipman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shipman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shipman wants to pass the guard but Lopez is defending well.
Shipman slows the pace down in half guard.
Shipman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Shipman moves nicely into side control.
Lopez is trying to escape the position but Shipman is controlling the position.
Shipman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lopez for as long as he can get away with.
Lopez is trying to get back to his feet.
Shipman tries to advance to mount but Lopez denies him.
Shipman controls the position. #SUB#
Shipman is trying to get an arm triangle but Lopez is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cruz Lopez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harold Shipman'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#
Lopez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shipman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Shipman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Shipman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Lopez explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Lopez throws a head kick that misses.
Shipman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lopez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lopez connects with a single shot there.
Lopez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shipman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lopez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Shipman moves out of range of the leg kick from Lopez.
Shipman tries to counter by clinching up but Lopez breaks away and moves out of range.
Shipman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lopez's waist but Lopez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shipman off to one side.
Lopez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shipman takes a step back to recover.
Lopez looks to land a left hand but Shipman moved out of range nicely.
Lopez works Shipman's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Shipman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lopez but Lopez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Shipman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopez throws a body shot but no joy.
Cruz Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shipman tries to clinch but Lopez is having none of it.
Nice sprawl there from Lopez as Shipman shoots in.
Harold Shipman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lopez misses with a hook. Shipman ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Shipman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lopez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lopez misses with a straight left.
Lopez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shipman manages to avoid it.
Shipman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lopez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shipman in his tracks. #TD#
Shipman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Shipman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Shipman is keen to just control but Lopez is a slippery customer.#T2#
Shipman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Shipman is looking to take a break and control but Lopez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shipman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shipman is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lopez reverses the position - he's now on top in Shipman's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3#
Shipman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Shipman is trying to keep Lopez in close.
Shipman 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.
Lopez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shipman's guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU2#
Lopez stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lopez misses with an uppercut. Shipman saw that one coming.#TD#
Lopez gets caught flat footed, as Shipman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Shipman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lopez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shipman is controlling him.
Shipman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cruz Lopez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Harold Shipman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lopez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shipman staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Shipman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cruz Lopez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lopez misses with a hook.
Shipman goes for a double leg but Lopez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lopez continues to drive forward.
Shipman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shipman moves forwards but Lopez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lopez dips to his left and cracks Shipman with an uppercut!#ROC2#
Shipman is rocked!
Lopez seems to be stalking Shipman here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Shipman drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cruz Lopez!
Cruz Lopez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Harold Shipman was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations to Lopez he was the better man.'.

 

Event: CEFC Fight Night 225     
Date:   May 31, 2018
#R1#
Face shoots in but no luck this time.
Face throws a lazy head kick
and Shipman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shipman moves out of range as Face strikes.
Face avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice defenses there by Shipman.#TD#
Shipman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Shipman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shipman 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.
Shipman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shipman winds up and cracks Face with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shipman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Shipman is looking for a kimura but Face is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shipman to get the leverage.
Shipman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Face's head.
Shipman moves into full mount! Face won't be happy about that!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shipman with a couple of short strikes.#T1##SUB#
Shipman moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Face has worked his arm free - good work by Face!
Face regains half guard, as Shipman was trying to land strikes.
Face regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Shipman.
Shipman throws a strike but Face rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Shipman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Face's guard. #REVR#
Shipman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Shipman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Face looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Face looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Face! #REVB#
Shipman avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Face. #T2#
Shipman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Face wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
I wouldn't like to be where Shipman is right now.
Shipman is not content to let Face control the position.
Face working away.
Shipman is looking to regain half guard here but Face keeps moving and retains side control.
Shipman is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Face is controlling him well.
Face landing a few strikes. #T3#
Shipman manages to get back to half guard.
Face thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shipman's head.
Shipman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Face sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shipman defending well though.
Face lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shipman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Face is working away from the top position though.
Shipman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Face is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Face missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Face takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Face throws a strike but Shipman avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Face postures up and lands a big shot to Shipman's brow.
Face cracks Shipman with a solid left hand.
Face throws a big right hand that misses.
Face throwing strikes from guard but Shipman blocks nicely.
Face postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Face throws an elbow that misses. Shipman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Face's guard. Nice move by Shipman!#REVR#
Face has Shipman pulled in close to control his posture.
Shipman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shipman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Face works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Face working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shipman.
Shipman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shipman throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Shipman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Face dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Face trying to control the position from guard on top but Shipman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Shipman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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 Harold Shipman will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Face throws an off balance right hand #TD#
so Shipman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Shipman is looking to work some ground and pound but Face has wrist control.
Shipman throws a big right hand that misses.
Shipman preventing the sweep.
Shipman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shipman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shipman preventing the sweep.
Shipman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shipman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shipman pushes down on Face's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shipman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shipman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Shipman throws a strike but Face avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shipman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shipman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES2#
Face wriggles free and stands up.
Shipman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Face manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Face. Those never looked like landing.
Shipman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Face pinned against the cage. Face gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Shipman drives through with a takedown into Face's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shipman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Face works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shipman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shipman throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Shipman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Face preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Face controlling Shipman's posture.
Harold Shipman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shipman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shipman throws a strike but Face rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Face with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Face trying to control but Shipman is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Shipman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Face gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Face scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3##SUB#
Shipman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Face with a flurry of punches that miss.
Face wants to control from the top but Shipman keeps moving.
Shipman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Face avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Face throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Face keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shipman's head.
Face working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Face keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shipman's head.
Face throwing strikes from guard but Shipman blocks nicely.
Shipman is trying to control the position from the bottom. #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.
Face throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Face avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Face lands a couple of digs.
Face trying to control the position from guard on top but Shipman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shit Face is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Face misses with the body kick
and Shipman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shipman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Face momentarily. #CL#
Shipman gets a clinch. #BC2#
Face's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Shipman dominated that second 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. 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#
Shipman tries to clinch but Face is having none of it.
Face misses with a low kick.
Face tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shipman fails with a takedown attempt.
Face jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Face rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shipman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shipman moves out of range as Face strikes.
Face looks to land a right hand but Shipman moved out of range.
A jab from Face misses.
Shit Face seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shipman cracks Face with a good jab.
Shipman slips a jab from Face.
Face misses the shot to the body.
Shipman defending well as Face loads up on a big left hand.
Shipman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Shipman connects with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Face misses. #CL#
Shipman pushes Face up against the cage in a clinch.
Face stalling in the clinch.
Shipman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Face avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Face misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shipman wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Shipman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Face tries to throw a body punch but Shipman avoids it by throwing Face back against the cage.
Shipman wants to take the fight to the mat but Face manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shipman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Face gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shipman is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Face.
Face avoiding damage.
Face throws a punch but it's blocked by Shipman. #T2#
Shipman tries to score a body lock takedown but Face shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Face misses with some punches.
Shipman is trying to drag Face to the mat but Face just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shipman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shipman is trying to drag Face to the mat but Face just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shipman tries for a takedown but Face manages to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shipman as Face tries to tie him up.
Face throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shipmans head.
Shipman can't get the takedown.
Shipman blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Face stalling in the clinch but Shipman improves position.
Face is working Shipman over against the cage.
Face is pressed up against the cage. Shipman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Face down to the mat. Face avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shipman misses with a takedown attempt
and Face makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Face tries to clinch
and Shipman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shit Face has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Face ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shipman moves away.
Face throws a low kick but Shipman avoids it.
Shipman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harold Shipman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shipman fails to land the takedown.
Face rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shipman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Face tries to clinch but Shipman moves away
enabling Shipman to counter with a crisp jab.
Face misses with a straight right.
Face gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shipman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Shipman lands with an overhand left.
Face throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Shipman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shipman.
Shipman misses with a takedown attempt - Face sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Face moves to clinch but Shipman breaks away
and Shipman counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Shipman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Shipman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Face throws Shipman to one side and escapes!
Face misses with a body shot
and Shipman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shipman scores with a decent looking hook.
Face throws a combination that misses
and Shipman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shit Face comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shipman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harold Shipman!

During a confident post fight interview, Harold Shipman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: CEFC Fight Night 224     
Date:   May 10, 2018
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Shipman. #ES2#
Komaroff bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Komaroff goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shipman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shipman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Shipman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shipman throws a series of punches but Komaroff avoids them all with ease.
Komaroff takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shipman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Komaroff counters with a leg kick.
Shipman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Komaroff.
Komaroff shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shipman defends it nicely.
Shipman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Shipman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Komaroff is controlling Shipman's posture.
Komaroff throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #T1#
Shipman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Komaroff works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shipman throwing strikes but missing.
Shipman throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shipman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Komaroff looking for a sweep. Not yet Komaroff, not yet.
Komaroff manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shipman manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Shipman controlling Komaroff's posture.
Komaroff throws an elbow that misses. Shipman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Komaroff's guard. Nice move by Shipman!#REVR#
Komaroff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Komaroff has momentary wrist control but Shipman slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Shipman preventing the sweep.
Komaroff manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shipman manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Komaroff working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shipman's head.
Komaroff throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Shipman working for a triangle but Komaroff defends it easily. #SUB#
Shipman looking for a guillotine here but Komaroff defends easily.
Komaroff keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shipman's head.
Komaroff stands up over Shipman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Komaroff is working Shipman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Komaroff works over Shipman with some ground and pound from guard.
Shipman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shipman 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.
Komaroff connects with a couple of short punches.
Komaroff is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Komaroff looking to sit in guard and control but Shipman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Shipman lands a couple of digs.
Komaroff working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shipman.
Shipman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shipman preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shipman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Komaroff holds on and takes a little breather.
Shipman stands up over Komaroff, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shipman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shipman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Komaroff avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Shipman preventing the sweep.
Shipman lands a couple of digs.
Komaroff has momentary wrist control but Shipman slips an elbow through the middle.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Komaroff lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Komaroff throwing strikes from guard but Shipman blocks nicely.
Komaroff lands a couple of digs.
Komaroff wants to control from the top but Shipman keeps moving.
Shipman wants to stand up but Komaroff is controlling him.
Komaroff postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Komaroff stops Shipman from standing up. #SUB#
Shipman is looking for a triangle but Komaroff pushes his legs off easily.
Shipman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Komaroff manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
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 Harold Shipman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Komaroff with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Komaroff stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC2#
Shipman is rocked!
Komaroff cracks Shipman's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Shipman slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Komaroff can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vasili Komaroff!
Vasili Komaroff looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'IM THE FUCKING CHAMPION! GIVE ME ANYBODY AND I WILL KILL THEM LIKE I JUST KILLED GAULTIER'.

 

Event: CEFC 285     
Date:   Apr 21, 2018
#R1#
Karter connects with a leg kick. Shipman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shipman fails with a takedown attempt.
Shipman misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Shipman rushes Karter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Karter tries a body shot but Shipman blocks it.
Karter goes for a takedown attempt but Shipman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A jab from Shipman does it's job there.
Shipman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#
It looks like Harold Shipman has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shipman darts in looking for a takedown but Karter gets double underhooks and turns Shipman into the cage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shipman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1##BC#
Karter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shipman throws a good cross that connects.
Karter swings for the body but Shipman moves out of range.
Karter takes one to the chin there.
Shipman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Karter pinned against the cage. Karter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chris Karter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Shipman.
Shipman shoots in for a takedown but Karter shows good takedown defense.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Karter, right into the meat.
Karter lands a body shot.
Shipman throws a good cross that connects.
Shipman moves away from the strike by Karter.
Shipman fails to land the takedown.
Karter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Shipman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shipman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Karter misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shipman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Karter defends well and Shipman ends up having to push Karter into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Shipman blocks the leg kick. #CL#
Karter instigates a clinch.
Shipman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Karter after a bit of a struggle.
Karter tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shipman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Karter fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Karter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Karter misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Shipman moves in looking to clinch but Karter pushes him off.
Karter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Shipman clinches with his opponent.
Shipman can't get the takedown.
Karter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Karter misses with the head strike.
Karter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Karter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shipman looks winded!
Shipman blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Karter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice jab there from Karter. #ROC#
Shipman is rocked!
Shipman shoots and misses #CL#
and Karter moves into the clinch.
Shipman is still on wobbly legs! Can Karter finish him?
Karter creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Shipman's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Shipman drops to his knees and Karter pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Karter!
Chris Karter retains his lightweight title!
Chris Karter looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I piss excellence! Open your mouth Harris and drink my excellence. I want Brophy.'.

 

Event: CEFC 282     
Date:   Mar 31, 2018
#R1##TD2#
Shipman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Shipman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shipman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Anderson is looking to regain half guard here but Shipman keeps moving and retains side control.
Anderson defending against the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Shipman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Anderson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Shipman is controlling him well.
Anderson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson pushes Shipman away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Shipman gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Anderson wants to control but Shipman postures up.#T1#
Shipman lands some shots froms side control.
Anderson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Shipman has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ground and pound from Shipman seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Shipman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Shipman looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Anderson is avoiding damage well.
Shipman misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Shipman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Shipman throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Anderson can't do much from the bottom here.
Shipman looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Anderson is avoiding damage well.
Shipman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Shipman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Anderson is trying to get back to half guard.
Anderson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Anderson can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Anderson parries the strikes from Shipman easily there. Shipman is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Anderson to escape. #SUB2#
Shipman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Anderson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Shipman's guard! Nice work there by Anderson!
Shipman keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Shipman wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Shipman has his foot on Anderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anderson works his way back into a safe position though.
Shipman looking for a sweep. Not yet Shipman, not yet.
Anderson postures up. #ES2#
Shipman wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Shipman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Anderson to the ground. Shipman is now in Anderson's guard.
Anderson trying to control the position. #T3#
Anderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shipman stops Anderson from standing up.
Shipman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anderson's head.
Shipman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shipman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shipman working some strikes from top position.
Shipman won't allow Anderson to get back to his feet.
Shipman cracks Anderson with a solid left hand.
Shipman with a nice head shot there.#ROC2#
Anderson is rocked!
Anderson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shipman is controlling him.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Anderson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Anderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Anderson is trying to keep Shipman in close.
Shipman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shipman postures up in Anderson's guard and throws a big left but Anderson blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shipman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shipman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shipman prevents Anderson from getting back to his feet.
Shipman throws a strike but Anderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Anderson postures up. #SUB2#
Shipman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Shipman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Anderson throws the left hand but Shipman avoids the punch easily.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Shipman checks it.
Shipman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Shipman is just out of range.
Shipman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Anderson.
Anderson stuffs the takedown.
Anderson throws a hook but Shipman avoids it easily.
Shipman tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Shipman fails with the takedown
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shipman lands with a cross.
Shipman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shipman with a poor takedown
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Sparky Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Shipman.
Shipman shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shipman has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Shipman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Anderson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shipman's corner calls for a 1-2. Shipman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Anderson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shipman!#ES2#
Shipman bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shipman lands with an overhand left.
Anderson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD2#
Shipman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Anderson's guard.
Shipman throwing strikes from guard but Anderson blocks nicely.
Shipman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shipman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Shipman postures up in Anderson's guard and throws a big left but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Shipman is proving a slippery customer.
Shipman throwing strikes but missing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Anderson holds on and takes a little breather.
Shipman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anderson's head.
Shipman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anderson has control of Shipman's left arm, preventing Shipman from doing any damage.
Shipman landing some decent shots from guard.
Shipman passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Anderson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shipman misses with a head shot. Anderson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Shipman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anderson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Shipman is looking to work some ground and pound but Anderson has wrist control.
Anderson controlling Shipman's posture.
Shipman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Anderson 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#
Shipman trying to control but Anderson postures up.
Harold Shipman has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Anderson trying to control from half guard but Shipman is working away.
Shipman is pressing down on Anderson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Anderson postures up. #SUB2#
Shipman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anderson is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Shipman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anderson defends it easily.
Shipman looking for a sweep. Not yet Shipman, not yet.
Anderson advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Harold Shipman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Anderson gets tackled into the cage by Shipman. Shipman maintains the clinch.
Shipman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anderson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anderson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shipman up against the cage.
Anderson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shipman.
Shipman has Anderson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sparky Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Shipman.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shipman prevents Anderson from breaking the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Anderson breaks the clinch.
Anderson is looking to score with low kicks.#T1#
Shipman tries to clinch
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shipman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#TD2#
Shipman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Shipman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shipman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Shipman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shipman looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Anderson is avoiding damage well.
Shipman grinds an elbow into Anderson's temple.
Anderson is looking to reverse the position.
Shipman creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Anderson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
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Sparky Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Anderson is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Anderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shipman scoring with punches from side control.
Oh Anderson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Anderson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Anderson struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shipman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Shipman lands a strong strike to the head of Anderson. That's dazed him! Shipman looking to finish here. Anderson is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Shipman lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harold Shipman!
During a confident post fight interview, Harold Shipman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: CEFC Fight Night 120     
Date:   Mar 22, 2018
#R1##CL#
McKregor clinches with his opponent.
McKregor is trying to break the clinch but Shipman is controlling him.
Shipman tries for a takedown but McKregor manages to get underhooks. #BC#
McKregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Shipman clinches up with McKregor and pushes him back against the cage.
McKregor is trying to force a seperation but Shipman has the dominant position.
Shipman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McKregor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shipman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McKregor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Konner McKregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Shipman.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McKregor working aggressively here.
McKregor tries to break the clinch but Shipman is controlling the position. #TD2#
Shipman has McKregor pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Shipman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McKregor tumbling to the mat - Shipman dives into McKregor's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shipman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McKregor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shipman lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Shipman postures up in McKregor's guard and throws a big left but McKregor blocks it.
McKregor wants to stand and escape but Shipman is having none of it.
Shipman throwing strikes but missing.
Shipman throws a big elbow that misses.
McKregor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shipman throwing strikes but missing.
Shipman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shipman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McKregor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shipman throwing strikes from guard but McKregor blocks nicely.
Shipman working some strikes from top position.
Shipman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McKregor works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Shipman working some strikes from top position.
Shipman lands a couple of digs.#ROC2#
McKregor is rocked!
Shipman working some strikes from top position.
Oh McKregor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shipman postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! McKregor covers up, he's hurt! Shipman keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Shipman and the ref steps in to end the fight! Shipman can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harold Shipman!
Harold Shipman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: CEFC 278     
Date:   Mar 03, 2018
#R1#
Shipman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Harold Shipman has been cut.
Shipman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Verbeek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Verbeek throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shipman on the side of the head.
Verbeek throws out a leg kick but Shipman moves out of range and Verbeek only half commits. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Verbeek enables Shipman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Verbeek manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Shipman is in close to Verbeek's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shipman throws a big right hand that misses.
Verbeek is adopting a defensive guard.
Shipman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shipman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shipman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Shipman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Verbeek working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shipman.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shipman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shipman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Shipman throws a big elbow that misses.
Shipman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Verbeek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Verbeek knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shipman on the ground.
Shipman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Verbeek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shipman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shipman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shipman throws a big elbow that misses.
Shipman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shipman throwing strikes from guard but Verbeek blocks nicely.
Shipman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Shipman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Verbeek manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Shipman has Verbeek in his guard.#REVR#
Verbeek showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Verbeek wants to control from the top but Shipman keeps moving.
Shipman trying to control the position.
Verbeek will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Shipman is looking for a triangle but Verbeek pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Shipman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Verbeek is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB2#
Shipman looking for a guillotine here but Verbeek defends easily.
Verbeek trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Shipman manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Shipman won't allow Verbeek to sweep him here.
Shipman connects with a couple of short punches.
Shipman landing with the ground and pound.
Shipman distracts Verbeek with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Shipman is looking to work some ground and pound but Verbeek has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shipman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shipman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shipman stopping the sweep attempt from Verbeek.
Shipman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shipman postures up in Verbeek's guard and throws a big left but Verbeek blocks it.
Shipman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verbeek has momentary wrist control but Shipman slips an elbow through the middle.
Shipman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shipman with a nice head shot there.
Shipman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Shipman drops back looking for a leg! Verbeek is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Verbeek manages to kick Shipman off! Shipman jumps back into Verbeek's guard.
Shipman with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Shipman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harold Shipman'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#
Verbeek throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shipman.
Shipman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shipman checks a leg kick nicely.
Shipman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Verbeek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shipman.
We've been told by Verbeek's head coaches at Guerrilla MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shipman moves in looking to clinch but Verbeek pushes him off.
Verbeek is looking to chop away at Shipman's legs.
Shipman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shipman catches Verbeek with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shipman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Verbeek is fending him off so far but Shipman persists. Nope, Verbeek circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab from Verbeek.
Verbeek lands a slapping body shot.
Shipman has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Verbeek fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Verbeek moves into the clinch.
Verbeek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Verbeek prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shipman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pat Verbeek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Shipman.#T1#
Shipman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Verbeek scores with a shot to the side of Shipman's head.
Shipman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Verbeek pulls his leg out and moves away.
Verbeek lands a hook that stumbles Shipman back into the cage. Verbeek follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Shipman to the canvas! Verbeek pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Shipman has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Pat Verbeek!
Pat Verbeek retains his lightweight title!
Pat Verbeek thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: CEFC 135 tourney semis     
Date:   Feb 08, 2018
#R1#
Good work by Shipman as he checks the leg kick.
Shipman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McKregor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shipman.#CUT2#
It looks like Harold Shipman has been cut.#TD#
McKregor gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shipman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shipman tries to free his leg and advance position but McKregor is retaining full guard.
Shipman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shipman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shipman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shipman is looking to work some ground and pound but McKregor has wrist control.
Shipman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shipman stops McKregor from standing up.
McKregor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shipman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shipman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Shipman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McKregor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shipman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McKregor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shipman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shipman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McKregor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shipman throwing strikes but missing.
Shipman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shipman stands up over McKregor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shipman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McKregor has momentary wrist control but Shipman slips an elbow through the middle.
McKregor wants to get back to his feet but Shipman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shipman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shipman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shipman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shipman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shipman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shipman throws a big right hand that misses.
Shipman scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC#
McKregor is rocked!
Shipman postures up in McKregor's guard and throws a big left but McKregor blocks it.
McKregor is still in real trouble! Can Shipman finish him?
Shipman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shipman postures up in McKregor's guard and throws a big left but McKregor blocks it.
McKregor seems to have recovered his senses.
McKregor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shipman.
Shipman 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.
Shipman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shipman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McKregor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shipman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shipman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shipman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Shipman throws a big right hand that misses.
McKregor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shipman.
Shipman throws a big elbow that misses.
Shipman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McKregor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shipman.
Shipman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shipman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shipman is looking to work some ground and pound but McKregor has wrist control.
Shipman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shipman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shipman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shipman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shipman is looking to work some ground and pound but McKregor has wrist control.#T4##ES2#
McKregor has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Shipman is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
McKregor lands a nice shot to the body.
Shipman wants a takedown but no success here.
McKregor is looking to control Shipman's arms but Shipman gets an underhook and turns him. Now McKregor has his back to the cage.
Shipman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McKregor's efforts to push away.
McKregor is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McKregor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shipman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McKregor is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Shipman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKregor misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
McKregor breaks from the clinch.
Shipman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shipman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McKregor explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Shipman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harold Shipman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Shipman ducks right into an uppercut from McKregor. #CL2#
McKregor has taken the fight to the clinch.
McKregor wants to get back to striking at distance but Shipman won't allow it.
McKregor prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD#
Shipman turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Shipman manages to end up in side control.#SUB#
Shipman swings around for an armbar but McKregor sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Shipman's guard.
Shipman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McKregor wanted to stand there but Shipman had control of the position.
Shipman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
McKregor avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
McKregor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shipman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McKregor has managed to get both his arms back between Shipman's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Shipman trying to control the position. #SU2#
McKregor gets to his feet - Shipman follows without any prompting. #TD#
Shipman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McKregor's guard.
McKregor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shipman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shipman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shipman lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Shipman prevents McKregor from getting back to his feet.
Shipman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McKregor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shipman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McKregor is looking to stand up but Shipman isn't so interested in that idea.
McKregor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shipman.
Shipman connects with a couple of short punches.
Shipman postures up in McKregor's guard and throws a big left but McKregor blocks it.
Shipman throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shipman tries to free his leg and advance position but McKregor is retaining full guard.
Harold Shipman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McKregor wants to get back to his feet but Shipman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McKregor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shipman. #T3#
Shipman works over McKregor with some ground and pound from guard.
Shipman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McKregor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shipman pushes down on McKregor's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shipman scores with a big shot! McKregor's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save McKregor! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harold Shipman!
Our winner, Harold Shipman, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Aspire 98: Green vs. Kavanagh     
Date:   Jan 17, 2018
#R1#
Lopez tries to score with a low kick but Shipman moves his leg out of the way.
Lopez walks into a left hand.
Shipman thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Shipman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lopez, pushing him back against the cage.
Lopez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shipman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lopez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lopez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shipman.
Lopez lands a jab to the head.
Lopez feints and then cracks Shipman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shipman down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lopez throws a push kick but Shipman slaps the foot to one side.
Lopez connects with a looping right hand. #CL#
Shipman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez gets underhooks to prevent Shipman's takedown attempt. #T1#
Lopez works on Shipman's body with a couple of short punches.
Lopez prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Shipman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lopez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lopez lands with a short shot to the head.
Shipman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lopez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shipman is trying to drag Lopez to the mat but Lopez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shipman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lopez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lopez misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Lopez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lopez misses with a body punch.
Shipman wants a takedown.
Lopez lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Lopez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shipman.
Lopez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shipman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice left hand lands by Lopez. #ROC2#
Shipman is rocked!
Lopez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Shipman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lopez swings wildly with an uppercut but Shipman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lopez dips a shoulder and cracks Shipman with a mighty uppercut! Shipman falls back against the cage and Lopez unloads with a barrage of strikes! Shipman is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Lopez screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cruz Lopez!
Cruz Lopez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Aspire 96: Bosch vs. Jones     
Date:   Dec 31, 2017
#R1#
Shipman swings widly with a right hand
and Hamed counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice shot lands for Shipman.
A slow jab from Shipman misses its intended target.
Donk. Hamed catches Shipman right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Shipman clinches up against the cage.
Hamed can't break the clinch.
Hamed lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hamed lands with a short shot to the head.
Hamed lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Hamed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ahsan Hamed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamed scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hamed throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Hamed.
Hamed thumps Shipman with a low kick.#CL#
Shipman moves into the clinch.
Hamed softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shipman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hamed misses with the head strike. #T1#
Hamed tries to break the clinch but Shipman is controlling the position.
Hamed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hamed doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Shipman wants the takedown. Hamed is fighting it off but Shipman persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hamed's guard against the cage.
Hamed is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shipman is controlling him.
Shipman slips nicely into half guard.
Hamed avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shipman.
Nice strikes from Shipman there.
Hamed wants to get back to his feet.
Shipman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shipman is thwarting Hamed's attempts to control the position.
Hamed controlling the position well.
Shipman prevents Hamed from improving his position.#T2#
Shipman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shipman 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.
Shipman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shipman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hamed is trying to stand up here but Shipman is controlling him well.
Hamed keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shipman thows a huge punch but Hamed dodges it nicely.
Hamed tries to roll over but Shipman keeps him under control.#ES2#
Hamed kicks off Shipman and gets 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!
Hamed lands a nice looking body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hamed.
Shipman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A punch lands to the side of Hamed 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shipman misses with a hook. Hamed ducked under it nicely.
Hamed cracks Shipman with a good jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Harold Shipman has been cut.#T3#
Shipman tries to clinch there but Hamed circles away.
Shipman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hamed. Hamed obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice shot by Hamed.#ROC2#
Shipman is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Hamed. Beautiful body shot.
Oh Shipman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hamed throws a monster overhand right that drops Shipman! Hamed follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ahsan Hamed!
Our winner, Ahsan Hamed, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Aspire 88: Savkov v Gracie     
Date:   Nov 08, 2017
#R1#
Costacurta slaps away a takedown attempt from Shipman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shipman misses with a takedown
and Shipman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Harold Shipman has been cut.
Costacurta buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shipman misses with a straight right.
Costacurta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shipman misses with a wild combination.
Shipman fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Shipman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shipman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Costacurta throws a body shot but no joy.
Shipman tries to clinch up but Costacurta circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Shipman has Costacurta up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Costacurta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Shipman defending well as Costacurta loads up on a big left hand.
Shipman misses with a right hand
and Costacurta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Costacurta fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Shipman to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Shipman looks to clinch but Costacurta throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Shipman taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rosinante Costacurta!
Rosinante Costacurta decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Aspire 84: McGee v Yamaguchi     
Date:   Oct 18, 2017
#R1#
Shipman tries to clinch but Wannanen is having none of it.
Wannanen lands an overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like Harold Shipman has been cut.
Wannanen misses with a looping right.
Wannanen connects with a right hand. Shipman shakes it off.#TD2#
Shipman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Shipman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shipman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Wannanen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Shipman scoring with punches and elbows.
Sloppy strikes there by Shipman.
Shipman misses with the ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Shipman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wannanen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shipman on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shipman creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wannanen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Wannanen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T1#
Shipman working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Shipman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wannanen, who protects the arm well.
Shipman throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Wannanen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wannanen is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Wannanen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Shipman swings around for an armbar but Wannanen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Shipman's guard.
Wannanen wants to stand but Shipman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Shipman trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Shipman looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Wannanen is defending well. Shipman quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Wannanen has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Shipman celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harold Shipman!
Harold Shipman thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Pekko Wannanen stepped up to the mic, saying 'That motherfucker got lucky man! I will crush him in a rematch!!'.

 

Event: Aspire 78: McGee v Gabagool     
Date:   Sep 27, 2017
#R1#
Shipman walks into a stiff left hand from Pain.
Pain fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Shipman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pain, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Shipman turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Pain is looking to reverse the position.
Shipman working the ground and pound.
Pain tries to bench press Shipman off him but Shipman keeps the position.
Shipman lands an elbow.
Pain is looking to regain half guard here but Shipman keeps moving and retains side control.
Shipman cracks Pain with a big elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pain is looking to reverse the position.
Shipman working the ground and pound from side control.#ROC2#
Pain is rocked!
A big shot lands for Shipman! That's hurt Pain! Will he recover? Shipman fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harold Shipman!
During a confident post fight interview, Harold Shipman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Royal Pain was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'.

 

Event: Aspire 68: Brophy v Adams     
Date:   Aug 20, 2017
#R1#
Al Ahwei sizes up Shipman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A combination from Shipman does no damage.
Al Ahwei lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shipman's sensitive parts.
A jab from Al Ahwei finds it's way through Shipman's defenses.
Al Ahwei stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Al Ahwei wants it to stay on the feet.
Al Ahwei throws the kick towards the body but Shipman avoids it.
We've been hearing reports that Shipman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A head kick misses from Al Ahwei.
Shipman avoids the body shot from Al Ahwei. #TD#
Shipman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Al Ahwei!
Al Ahwei is looking for a sweep.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shipman cracks Al Ahwei with a big elbow.
Shipman misses with the ground and pound.
Al Ahwei is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shipman looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Al Ahwei is avoiding damage well. #T1#
Shipman throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Ahwei is looking to regain half guard here but Shipman keeps moving and retains side control.
Who's going to make the next move?#SUB#
Shipman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shipman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shipman scores with punches from side control.
Al Ahwei 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.
Al Ahwei taking punishment in the form of punches.
Shipman throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
You can see the frustration on Al Ahwei's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Al Ahwei is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Shipman sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Al Ahwei is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Al Ahwei defending against the ground and pound.
Al Ahwei gets back to half guard.
Al Ahwei blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shipman.
Al Ahwei trying to control here.
Al Ahwei avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shipman.
Al Ahwei makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Al Ahwei.#SUB2#
Shipman stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Al Ahwei has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Shipman manages to get his head free but now Al Ahwei has transitioned to an armbar! Shipman grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Al Ahwei! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Farouk Al Ahwei!
Farouk Al Ahwei thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: The Final Battle     
Date:   Jul 16, 2017
#R1#
Hamed looks to land a body kick but Shipman moved away.
Hamed throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shipman.
Hamed misses with a straight left.
Shipman blocks the body kick.
Hamed throws the kick towards the body but Shipman avoids it.
Shipman darts in looking for a takedown but Hamed gets double underhooks and turns Shipman into the cage.
Shipman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD#
Shipman gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Hamed manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Shipman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Shipman scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hamed to see if he's OK.
Hamed is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hamed managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Shipman.
Shipman throws an elbow but Hamed slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hamed tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Shipman throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hamed works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Hamed is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shipman scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hamed manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hamed wants to stand up but Shipman is controlling him.
Shipman landing some decent shots from guard.
Shipman throws a big elbow that misses.
Hamed is looking to stand up but Shipman isn't so interested in that idea.
Shipman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shipman working some strikes from top position.
Hamed wants to sweep here but Shipman controlling him for the moment.
Hamed wants to get back to his feet but Shipman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hamed seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Hamed is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shipman is controlling him.
Shipman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hamed has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rain's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Shipman scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC#
Hamed is rocked!
Hamed is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shipman is controlling him.
Shipman won't allow Hamed to sweep him here.
Shipman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shipman scoring with some ground and pound.
Hamed is still in real trouble! Can Shipman finish him?
Shipman working some strikes from top position.
Hamed trying to control the position.
Hamed avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shipman prevents Hamed from getting back to his feet.
Hamed seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Shipman 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.
Hamed pulls Shipman in to control the position.
Shipman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Shipman postures up in Hamed's guard and throws a big left but Hamed blocks it.
Hamed wants to sweep here but Shipman controlling him for the moment.
Hamed is controlling Shipman's posture.
Shipman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hamed trying to control the position.
Shipman is looking to work some ground and pound but Hamed has wrist control.
Hamed working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shipman.
Hamed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hamed tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shipman throwing strikes but missing.
Hamed wants to sweep but no luck.
Hamed preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shipman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shipman 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.#T4#
Hamed controlling Shipman's posture.
Hamed tries to land a sweep but no joy. #ES2#
Hamed manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Shipman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hamed counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hamed stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hamed wants it to stay on the feet.
Hamed follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Shipman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamed throws a leg kick but Shipman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Hamed.
Shipman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hamed's waist but Hamed gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shipman off to one side.
We've been told by Shipman's head coaches at The Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shipman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Hamed counter with a right hand.
Ahsan Hamed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hamed feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shipmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ahsan Hamed will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Shipman fails with the takedown.
Hamed throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shipman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hamed defends well and Shipman ends up having to push Hamed into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shipman closes the distance and clinches up with Hamed, looking for a takedown. Shipman pushes Hamed against the cage but Hamed circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Shipman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shipman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hamed has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hamed slaps away a takedown attempt from Shipman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hamed appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hamed tries to land a leg kick but Shipman saw it coming and moves away.
Shipman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Shipman scores with a takedown into Hamed's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shipman tries to free his leg and advance position but Hamed is retaining full guard.
Hamed looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Shipman throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Shipman connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Shipman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shipman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hamed wants to stand and escape but Shipman is having none of it.
Shipman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hamed is trying to control the position but Shipman postures up.
Shipman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shipman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Hamed manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Hamed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hamed. Shipman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shipman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hamed misses with a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shipman.
Shipman shoots in for a takedown but Hamed shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hamed tries to land a body kick
letting Shipman counter with a right hand.
Crunch! Hamed slams his shin into Shipman's torso.#T2#
Shipman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hamed swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hamed moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shipman fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hamed throws a body kick that misses.
Hamed throws a jab when Shipman was well out of range.
Ahsan Hamed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hamed uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hamed swings widly with a right hand
and Shipman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hamed misses with a wild body shot.
Hamed connects with a nice looking jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shipman.
Hamed catches Shipman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shipman shoots in looking for a takedown. Hamed tries to sprawl out of it but Shipman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hamed manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Hamed lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shipman at a distance.
Hamed throws a push kick but Shipman slaps the foot to one side.
Shipman moves out of range as Hamed strikes.
Shipman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hamed looks to throw the jab but Shipman is out of range.
Hamed is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shipman shoots in for a double leg but Hamed sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shipman moves out of range as Hamed throws a body kick.
Shipman attempts a counter takedown but Hamed avoids it well and moves away.
Hamed throws a front kick that sends Shipman stumbling back into the cage.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hamed. Shipman shrugs it off though.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hamed. #T4#
A jab from Hamed finds it's way through Shipman's defenses. #ROC2#
Shipman is rocked!
Hamed weaves into range and cracks Shipman right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Shipman goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Hamed is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ahsan Hamed!
Ahsan Hamed is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Ahsan Hamed thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: OMEGA 35     
Date:   May 27, 2017
#R1#
Good shot there by Lee.#CUT#
It looks like Harold Shipman has been cut.
Shipman is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
Shipman ducks under a wild hook from Lee.#TD2#
Shipman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lee is looking to regain half guard here but Shipman keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Shipman has hold of Lee's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Lee seems comfortable defending it but Shipman has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Lee is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Lee is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Shipman couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Harold Shipman!
Harold Shipman is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Harold Shipman, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: OMEGA 33     
Date:   Apr 30, 2017
#R1#
O Whitersson misses with a few strikes there.
Shipman is looking to counter punch.
We've been informed that O Whitersson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
O Whitersson misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD#
Shipman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Shipman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shipman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
O Whitersson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
O Whitersson is trying to stand.
Shipman working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Whitersson trying to control from the bottom.
O Whitersson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shipman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
O Whitersson wants to control but Shipman is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Shipman is looking for a kimura but O Whitersson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shipman to get the leverage. #T1#
O Whitersson tries to roll over but Shipman keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shipman winds up and cracks O Whitersson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shipman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shipman thows a huge punch but O Whitersson dodges it nicely.
Shipman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shipman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#
O Whitersson is rocked!
Shipman prevents O Whitersson from improving his position.
Shipman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. O Whitersson defending well though.
O Whitersson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shipman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shipman prevents O Whitersson from improving his position.
Shipman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed O Whitersson's head.
O Whitersson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shipman. #T2#
Shipman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Shipman's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
O Whitersson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shipman. #SUB#
Shipman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shipman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
O Whitersson controlling the position for now.
O Whitersson wants to get back to full guard.
Shipman 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.
O Whitersson is trying to stand back up but Shipman is controlling him
Shipman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks O Whitersson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #CUT#
It looks like Whitey O Whitersson has been cut.
O Whitersson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
O Whitersson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
O Whitersson tries to kick Shipman off but Shipman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nice strikes from Shipman there.
O Whitersson is still in real trouble! Can Shipman finish him?#T3#
O Whitersson wants to control but Shipman is keeping busy.
O Whitersson seems to have recovered his senses.
Shipman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shipman 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.
Shipman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shipman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
O Whitersson is trying to stand.
Shipman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shipman is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, O Whitersson is hurt! He's hurt bad - Shipman fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save O Whitersson from any more punishment! Congratulations to Shipman! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harold Shipman!
Harold Shipman took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

 

Event: Omega 29 March To Victory     
Date:   Mar 11, 2017
#R1#
Shipman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lee circles away.
Shipman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lee.
Lee throws a shot to the body.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Lee lands a head shot.
Shipman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lee but Lee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lee dips to his left and cracks Shipman with an uppercut!
Shipman slips a straight right by Lee.
Shipman feints the counter takedown.
Lee connects with a leg kick. Shipman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shipman counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shipman's sensitive parts.
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for Shipman on that attempt.
Morrison Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Shipman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shipman shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Shipman's shoulder, as Shipman tries to avoid the shot.
Shipman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lee finds it's way round the side to connect with Shipman's head.
Shipman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shipman shoots in but no luck this time.
And Lee counters with a quick kick to the body but Shipman blocks it.#T1#
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Shipman is just out of range.
Lee lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shipman takes a step back to recover.
Shipman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shipman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lee.
Shipman shoots for a double leg takedown but Lee sprawls well. He's pushed Shipman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lee connects with a single shot there.
Shipman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Lee lands with an overhand left.#ROC#
Shipman is rocked!
Lee and Shipman are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Lee throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Shipman into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Lee knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Morrison Lee!
A victorious Morrison Lee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: OMEGA 26     
Date:   Feb 04, 2017
#R1#
Hiller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hiller throws an off balance right hand
and Shipman counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Shipman looking to score a takedown here. Hiller is defending well but Shipman drives through and ends up in Hiller's guard.
Shipman scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Shipman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hiller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shipman has managed to get both his arms back between Hiller's legs - danger averted.
Shipman scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shipman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hiller wants to sweep here but Shipman controlling him for the moment.
Hiller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Hiller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shipman scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Hiller keeping full guard, as Shipman tries to pass.
Shipman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hiller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shipman's guard. #REVR#
Shipman wants to stand and escape but Hiller is having none of it.
Shipman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hiller looking to sit in guard and control but Shipman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hiller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shipman 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.
Hiller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shipman is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hiller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shipman manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T2#
Hiller stands and throws Shipman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shipman is looking for a sweep.
Shipman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shipman lands with a punch from half guard.
Shipman thows a huge punch but Hiller dodges it nicely.
Hiller is trying to control but can't.
Hiller moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shipman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Shipman stopping the sweep attempt from Hiller.
Shipman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hiller's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shipman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shipman is working Hiller over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Shipman postures up.
Shipman is in close to Hiller's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hiller controls Shipman momentarily but Shipman frees himself.
Shipman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hiller's head.#ROC2#
Hiller is rocked!
Shipman stopping the sweep attempt from Hiller.
Shipman wants to stand but Hiller has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
Shipman is looking to work some ground and pound but Hiller has wrist control.
Shipman works over Hiller with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Hiller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Hiller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shipman defends well.
Shipman landing some decent shots from guard.
Hiller trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Shipman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Shipman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hiller leaves Shipman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shipman takes a kick to the side of the head.#TD2#
Shipman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Shipman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Shipman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hiller sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiller tries to get to full guard but Shipman has control of the leg.
Hiller moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Shipman wants to control from the top but Hiller keeps moving.
Shipman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hiller trying to control the position.
Shipman landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Hiller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shipman is aware though and is defending well.
Hiller lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hiller's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Shipman trying to control the position.
Hiller is working Shipman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hiller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hiller won't allow Shipman to sweep him here.
Hiller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hiller wants to control from the top but Shipman keeps moving.
Hiller is really struggling to control Shipman but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hiller is looking to work some ground and pound but Shipman has wrist control.
Shipman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3#
Shipman working Hiller over with strikes.
Shipman prevents Hiller from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shipman lands a nice short elbow.
Shipman 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.
Hiller gets full guard.
Hiller has momentary wrist control but Shipman slips an elbow through the middle.
Shipman wants to control from the top but Hiller keeps moving.
Hiller will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Hiller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.#T4#
Shipman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hiller lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hiller with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Shipman working for a triangle but Hiller defends it easily.
Shipman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hiller is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hiller chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Shipman is looking for a triangle but Hiller pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Harold Shipman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
#R3#
Shipman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hiller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shipman somewhat.
Hiller throws a hook but Shipman avoids it easily.
Hiller looks to land a left hand but Shipman moved out of range nicely.
Hiller throws a big shot that misses.
Shipman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hiller swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Shipman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hiller sprawls well initially but Shipman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hiller wants to control the action here but instead Shipman manages to pass to full mount!
Hiller tries to hold on but Shipman postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiller gets back to half guard.
Shipman thows a huge punch but Hiller dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Hiller throws some strikes from the bottom but Shipman isn't bothered - he's working on a kimura... it looks tight... it is! Hiller is tapping and screaming like a little girl! Ouch, that looks painful! Good win for Shipman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Harold Shipman!
After winning the bout, Harold Shipman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: UGD 37:Escobarre Vs Mason     
Date:   Dec 24, 2016
#R1#
Tonon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Harold Shipman has been cut.
Tonon walks into a jab.
Shipman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tonon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harold Shipman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tonon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shipman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tonon.
Shipman is looking for a counter combo.
Shipman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tonon.
A head kick from Tonon lands but Shipman takes it in his stride. #ROC2#
Shipman is rocked!
Tonon throws an uppercut from hell that sends Shipman clean off his feet! He's out cold! Tonon stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gary Tonon!
Gary Tonon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: UGD 33:Lord Vs Crespo     
Date:   Nov 26, 2016
#R1#
Hart misses the shot to the body.
Hart throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shipman with the counter takedown but Hart avoids it easily.
Hart scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hart misses with an uppercut.
Shipman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hart misses with a hook. Shipman ducked under it nicely.
Shipman throws a hook but Hart avoids it easily.
Hart throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hart with a body punch. A glancing blow. #KD#
Hart lands a left and a right that send Shipman crashing to the mat, dazed. Hart thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Shipman is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Harold Shipman has been cut.
Hart has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shipman walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Shipman limp body while Hart jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin Hart!
Kevin Hart decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: UGD 30:Escobarre Vs Richmond     
Date:   Nov 05, 2016
#R1#
Wax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shipman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wax defends it well.#TD2#
Shipman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shipman lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Shipman drops back looking for a leg! Wax is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wax manages to kick Shipman off! Shipman jumps back into Wax's guard.
Wax tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wax has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Wax is looking for a triangle but Shipman pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wax looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shipman passes into half guard.
Wax trying to control but Shipman postures up. #T1#
Wax is looking for a sweep. Shipman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shipman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shipman moves nicely into side control.
Shipman trying to control the action but Wax is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wax sneaks back into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Shipman working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Wax looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wax wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shipman is trying to control the action in half guard but Wax is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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. Shipman connects with a nice short shot to Wax's temple.
Shipman is thwarting Wax's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Shipman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shipman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wax taking some punishment here, with Shipman in his half guard.
Shipman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Shipman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shipman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shipman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC2#
Wax is rocked!#SUB2#
Shipman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shipman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wax is looking for a sweep. Shipman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Wax is refusing to be controlled, as Shipman sits in half guard.
Wax regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shipman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Wax throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wax wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Wax is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shipman stands up over Wax, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Shipman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Shipman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wax.
Wax swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shipman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wax with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shipman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wax misses with a looping left.
Jab by Wax.
Wax tries to clinch up but Shipman circles away and keeps his distance.
Shipman feints the counter takedown.
Shipman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A swing and a miss from Shipman.
Wax scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shipman misses with an uppercut. Wax saw that one coming.
Wax swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Shipman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wax throws a hook but Shipman avoids it easily.
Shipman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wax tries to clinch but Shipman is having none of it.
Shipman with the counter takedown but Wax avoids it easily.#T1#
Wax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wax doesn't manage to clinch there - Shipman circles away.
Shipman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wax misses with a leg kick.
Wax slips a straight right by Shipman.
Wax defending well as Shipman loads up on a big left hand.
Wax misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shipman.
Nice body punch from Wax.
Wax misses with an uppercut
and Shipman counters with a straight right hand.
Wax tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shipman was well out of range. Poor timing from Wax.
Shipman throws a hook but Wax avoids it easily.
Wax uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shipman.
Wax scores with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wax. #T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wax.
Wax with a nice cross.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wax darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wax misses with a kick to the body
and Shipman counters with a straight right hand.
Shipman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wax.
A countering left hand to the body from Shipman misses.
Wax is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shipman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shipman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wax throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Charlie Wax is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wax throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shipman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wax lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wax throws a good cross that connects.
Shipman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Wax connects with a crisp jab.
A big left from Shipman misses.
Shipman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wax.
Shipman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wax.
It looked like Wax was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shipman.
Shipman 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.
Wax throws a wild body kick that Shipman sees coming a mile off.
Wax walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wax swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wax smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC#
Shipman is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Harold Shipman has been cut.
Shipman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shipman is still on wobbly legs! Can Wax finish him?
Wax throws a monster overhand right that drops Shipman! Wax follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Wax!
After the fight, Charlie Wax was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: UGD 27:Dykstra Vs Fist     
Date:   Oct 15, 2016
#R1#
Probong throws a head kick but Shipman moves out of range.
Shipman feints the counter takedown.
Probong ducks under a wild hook from Shipman.
Probong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Probong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Probong feints and then cracks Shipman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shipman down.
Shipman throws the left hand but Probong avoids the punch easily.
Shipman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Probong.
Shipman fails with a takedown attempt.
Probong throws a big counter combination but Shipman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shipman blocks a low kick nicely.
Shipman throws out a counter right but Probong avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Shipman does it's job there.#CUT2#
It looks like Sni Probong has been cut.#T1#
Shipman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Probong but Probong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Probong is looking to chop away at Shipman's legs.
Shipman swings widly with a right hand
and Probong counters with a stiff right hand.
Probong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A looping hook to the body misses from Probong. Shipman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Probong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shipman.
Shipman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shipman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Probong staying out of range there.
Probong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shipman moves away.
Shipman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Probong moves away from the strike by Shipman.
Probong thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shipman if he has to take too many more of those.
Shipman shoots for a takedown but Probong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sni Probong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Shipman.
Shipman lands with a straight right. Probong didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shipman. Probong does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Shipman misses.
And Probong counters with a quick kick to the body but Shipman blocks it.
Shipman misses with a straight right.
Probong appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shipman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Probong finds it's way round the side to connect with Shipman's head.
Sni Probong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shipman checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Shipman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've been told by Probong's head coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Probong throws a sloppy body shot
and Shipman counters with a straight right hand.
Shipman shoots and misses
and Probong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Probong misses with a straight right.
Shipman with the counter takedown but Probong avoids it easily.
Probong throws a jab when Shipman was well out of range.
Shipman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Probong with a body shot.
Shipman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shipman staying out of range there.
Shipman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Probong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd cheers as Shipman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Probong doesn't seem phased though.
Shipman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Probong as he jumps to the side.
Probong sizes up Shipman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
The crowd cheers as Probong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shipman doesn't seem phased though.
Probong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Probong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shipman.
Shipman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Probong defends it well.#TD2#
Shipman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Probong was covering up waiting for the punch and Shipman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Probong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Probong holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Shipman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shipman wants to control from the top but Probong keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sni Probong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sni Probong's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Probong misses with an uppercut. Shipman saw that one coming.
Probong lands a nice hook to Shipman's body. Shipman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Shipman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Probong sprawls well initially but Shipman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Shipman prevents Probong from improving his position.
Shipman is looking to advance position but Probong won't allow it.
Shipman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shipman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shipman missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Probong wants to get back to full guard.
Shipman has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Zero Tolerance. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Shipman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Probong sees it coming and defends easily.
Shipman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shipman drops an elbow to the side of Probong's head.
Probong tries to roll over but Shipman keeps him under control.
Shipman passes to side control.
You can see the frustration on Probong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shipman is looking to take a break and control but Probong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shipman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shipman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Shipman in side control, throwing shots but Probong defends.
Shipman working the strikes but Probong uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shipman lands a nice short elbow.
Shipman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shipman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shipman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shipman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Probong's head.
Probong is staying active underneath Shipman, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Probong is trying to control but can't.
Probong is controlling Shipman's trapped leg to prevent Shipman from advancing to side control.
Probong is pressing down on Shipman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Probong is adopting a defensive guard.
Shipman postures up in Probong's guard and throws a big left but Probong blocks it.
Shipman works over Probong with some ground and pound from guard.
Probong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Probong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shipman is one step ahead there. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shipman throws a big right hand that misses.
Shipman trying to control but Probong is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Probong, right into the meat.
Probong misses with a straight left.
Probong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shipman was well out of range. Poor timing from Probong.
Shipman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Probong throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Shipman misses.
Shipman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Probong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Shipman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sni Probong's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Probong lands with a straight right. Shipman didn't see that one coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Probong.
Shipman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Probong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shipman moves out of range of the strikes.
Shipman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice defenses there by Probong.
Shipman 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.
Probong moves forwards but Shipman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shipman connects with a jab.
Probong takes a swing at Shipman's ribcage but misses.
And Shipman tries to counter it with a takedown but Probong pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shipman avoids the body shot from Probong.
Probong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shipman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Shipman throws a sloppy body shot
and Probong counters with a nice uppercut.
Shipman avoids the head kick by Probong. #TD2#
Shipman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Shipman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shipman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shipman wants to take a breather but Probong is having none of it.
Shipman working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Shipman seems to be looking for submissions. #T2##SUB2#
Shipman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shipman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Probong trying to control here.
Probong is looking for a sweep. Shipman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Harold Shipman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shipman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Probong keeping hold of Shipman's head, controlling as best he can. #T3#
Shipman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shipman thows a huge punch but Probong dodges it nicely.
Probong trying to control but Shipman postures up.
Shipman throwing shots but Probong is blocking nicely.
Probong wants to get back to full guard but Shipman has mounted him!
Probong is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy. #SUB2#
Shipman jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Probong manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Probong avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Shipman. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Probong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shipman creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Probong sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Shipman working the body and head with strikes.
Shipman lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Shipman misses with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shipman passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Probong!
Shipman throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Probong because Shipman loaded up on that one.
Probong is trying desperately to improve position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harold Shipman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shipman 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harold Shipman!

Harold Shipman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: UGD 23:Escobarre Vs Ragnar     
Date:   Sep 17, 2016
#R1#
Shipman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Immortal Technique has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shipman.#CL#
Technique gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shipman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shipman.
Shipman lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD#
Technique jumps into guard, dragging Shipman to the mat.
Technique wants to stand but Shipman is controlling the position.
Shipman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Technique being controlled here, momentarily.
Technique wants to stand up but Shipman is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Technique preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shipman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Technique is keeping the position for now.
Technique wants to get back to his feet but Shipman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shipman content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Technique keeping moving, preventing Shipman from controlling successfully.
Shipman stops Technique from standing up.
Shipman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shipman tries to free his leg and advance position but Technique is retaining full guard.
Technique utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shipman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Technique will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shipman wants to control from the top but Technique keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shipman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shipman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shipman throws a big elbow that misses.
Technique wants to stand and escape but Shipman is having none of it.
Shipman throws a big elbow that misses.
Technique is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Technique moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Technique looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Technique wants to clinch.#TD2#
Shipman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Technique throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Technique misses with a takedown
letting Shipman counter with a right hand. #T3#
Technique tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shipman was well out of range. Poor timing from Technique.
A big left from Technique misses.
Shipman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Technique defends it well.
Nice sprawl there from Shipman as Technique shoots in.#TD2#
Shipman gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Shipman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shipman thows a huge punch but Technique dodges it nicely.
Shipman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #ES#
Technique pushes Shipman off and gets back to his feet.
Technique shoots in and drives through. Shipman sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Immortal Technique. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shipman throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Nice cross by Technique.#CUT#
It looks like Harold Shipman has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Technique wants to clinch.
Technique throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shipman's waist but Shipman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Technique off to one side.
Shipman misses with an uppercut. Technique saw that one coming.
Technique appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Shipman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Technique is looking to escape.
Technique is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at FORBIDDEN VOILENCE WARRIORS, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Shipman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Technique is just riding it out for now. Shipman eventually gives up the hold.
Shipman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Technique tries to kick Shipman off but Shipman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Shipman dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Technique takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Technique fails in his attempt to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shipman.
Shipman stuffs the takedown attempt from Technique. Technique gets slowly back to his feet.
Shipman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Technique's hands.
Technique misses with an uppercut.
Shipman looks to land a right hand but Technique moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shipman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Technique's head.
Technique will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Technique tries to clinch
and Shipman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Immortal Technique seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Technique takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Technique ducks under a wild hook from Shipman.#CL#
Technique moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Technique pulls guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shipman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Technique wants to stand up but Shipman is controlling him.
Shipman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Technique is looking to stand up but Shipman isn't so interested in that idea.
Immortal Technique overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shipman throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Shipman 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.
Shipman landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Shipman prevents Technique from getting back to his feet.
Shipman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shipman throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shipman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shipman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shipman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shipman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#CUT2#
Immortal Technique's cut is getting worse.
Shipman stops Technique from standing up.
Shipman lands a couple of elbows.
Shipman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shipman is in close to Technique's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shipman is looking to work some ground and pound but Technique has wrist control.
Technique keeping full guard, as Shipman tries to pass.
Shipman throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Shipman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shipman landing some decent shots from guard.
Shipman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Technique is keeping the position for now.
Technique wants to stand but Shipman is controlling the position.
Shipman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Technique wants to stand but Shipman is controlling the position.
Shipman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shipman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shipman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shipman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Technique is keeping the position for now.
Technique is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shipman is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Technique closes the distance and clinches up with Shipman, looking for a takedown. Technique pushes Shipman against the cage but Shipman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Immortal Technique. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Technique looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Technique fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shipman avoids it really well and circles away.
Shipman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Technique on the side of the head.
Shipman misses with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Technique shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Technique is thwarting Shipman's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Shipman 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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Shipman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shipman landing with the ground and pound.
Shipman is standing up over Technique. Technique looks to escape but Shipman dives into side control.
Technique is trying to get back to his feet.
Shipman tries to score with some ground and pound. Technique controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #ES#
Technique sneaks out the side door and pushes Shipman away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Shipman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Technique ducks under a wild hook from Shipman.
Technique misses with a looping right.
A low kick from Technique misses
and Shipman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shipman swats away the attempt to clinch by Technique.#T1#
Technique tries a head kick but it misses.
Technique throws an overhand right that lands on Shipman's shoulder, as Shipman tries to avoid the shot.
Technique tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shipman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shipman circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD2#
Technique gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Shipman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Shipman postures up and lands a big shot to Technique's brow.
Shipman stands up over Technique, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shipman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shipman trying to control but Technique is working from the bottom.
Shipman postures up in Technique's guard and throws a big left but Technique blocks it. #T2#
Shipman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Technique is looking to stand up but Shipman isn't so interested in that idea.
Shipman forces his way into half guard.
Shipman prevents Technique from standing back up.
Shipman slips a nice elbow through Technique's hands, connecting with Technique's forehead.
Technique wants to get back to his feet.
Technique avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shipman.
Technique wants to get back to his feet.
Shipman is trying to control the action in half guard but Technique is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #ES#
Technique has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Shipman is on him like a limpet, forcing Technique back against the cage.#T3#
A short right from Shipman. #TD2#
Shipman jumps guard and drags Technique to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Shipman is trying to keep Technique in close.
Technique throwing strikes but missing.
Shipman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Technique throwing strikes from guard but Shipman blocks nicely.
Shipman is pulling down on Technique's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Shipman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shipman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Technique missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shipman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Technique preventing the sweep.
Technique throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shipman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Technique postures up in Shipman's guard and throws a big left but Shipman blocks it. #SUB2#
Shipman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Shipman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Technique is aware though and is defending well.
Technique throws a strike but Shipman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Shipman stops Technique from standing up.
Shipman forces his way into half guard.
Shipman working the head and body with strikes.
Technique is trying to stand.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shipman lands a nice short elbow.
Immortal Technique has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harold Shipman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shipman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Technique missing with punches from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harold Shipman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shipman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harold Shipman!

Harold Shipman thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: UGD 18:Lewis Vs Hooper     
Date:   Aug 13, 2016
#R1#
Shipman throws a jab when Squirrelly was well out of range.
Squirrelly throwing a counter right hand but Shipman manages to avoid it.
Squirrelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shipman was well out of range. Poor timing from Squirrelly.
Shipman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Squirrelly throws a body shot but no joy.
Shipman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Squirrelly.
Squirrelly takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shipman misses with the combination.
Squirrelly feints a jab promting Shipman to slip. Squirrelly then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shipman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shipman avoids the body shot from Squirrelly.
Squirrelly misses with a wild combination.
Squirrelly slips a straight right by Shipman.
A looping hook to the body misses from Squirrelly. Shipman does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Shipman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Squirrelly throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Squirrelly is looking to wear down Shipman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Squirrelly throws a head kick but Shipman moves out of range.
Squirrelly throws a hook to the side of Shipman's head but Shipman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Squirrelly tries to land a front kick but Shipman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Squirrelly misses with a hook to the body
and Shipman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Squirrelly fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Squirrelly throws a low kick, looking for Shipman's leg but Shipman calmly moves out of range.
Shipman with the counter takedown but Squirrelly avoids it easily.
Squirrelly misses with a straight left.
Squirrelly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shipman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shipman staying out of range there.
Shipman missing with a left hand there. Squirrelly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Squirrelly with a jab.#T2#
Shipman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Squirrelly.
Shipman dodges the punch combination from Squirrelly.
Shipman with the counter takedown but Squirrelly avoids it easily.
Shipman lands a glancing blow to the side of Squirrelly's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Squirrelly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shipman.
Squirrelly with a nice cross.
Shipman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Squirrelly ducks under a wild hook from Shipman.
A little feinted left hand from Squirrelly on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Squirrelly lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Squirrelly looks to score with a jab to the body but Shipman is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Squirrelly. Shipman does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Squirrelly misses.
Squiggy Squirrelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Shipman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Squirrelly attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shipman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Squirrelly is looking to score with low kicks.
Shipman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shipman misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheers as Shipman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Squirrelly doesn't seem phased though.
Squirrelly throws a body kick that misses.
Squirrelly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Squirrelly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shipman.
Squirrelly takes a swing at Shipman's ribcage but misses.
Shipman avoids the body shot from Squirrelly.
Shipman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Squirrelly defends it well.
Nice shot lands for Shipman.
Shipman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Squirrelly. #T4#
Shipman ducks under a wild hook from Squirrelly.
Shipman lands a right hook to the body.
Squirrelly misses the shot to the body.
Shipman scores with a sloppy right hand. Squirrelly should have avoided that one. #ROC2#
Squirrelly is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shipman goes for a double leg but Squirrelly avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Squirrelly continues to drive forward.
Squirrelly throws a low kick but Shipman avoids it.
It seemed like Shipman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shipman 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.
Squirrelly throws a shot to the body.
Squirrelly takes a swing at Shipman's ribcage but misses.
Squirrelly bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shipman's head.
Squirrelly throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Shipman counters with a takedown into side control.
An elbow from Shipman crashes against the mat.
Shipman working the ground and pound but Squirrelly is defending the strikes.
Shipman working the ground and pound from side control.
Oh Squirrelly is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Squirrelly trying to remain calm as Shipman controls from the top position.
Squirrelly seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Shipman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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 Squiggy Squirrelly will probably get the nod.
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#
Squirrelly scores with a decent looking hook.
Squirrelly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shipman.
Shipman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Squirrelly counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A nice combination there by Shipman.
Shipman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Squirrelly throws a hook but Shipman avoids it easily.
Squirrelly swings for the body but Shipman moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Squirrelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Squirrelly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the body from Squirrelly misses
and Shipman scores with a counter punch that sends Squirrelly to the canvas! Shipman smells blood - he's punishing Squirrelly with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Squirrelly has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harold Shipman!
A victorious Harold Shipman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: UGD 10:Beefrock Vs Jansson     
Date:   Jun 18, 2016
#R1#
Shipman throws a hook to the side of Probong's head but Probong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shipman looks to land a combination but Probong avoids it well.
Probong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shipman. Shipman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've been hearing reports that Shipman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Probong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Shipman to counter with a crisp jab.
Probong tries to move into range but Shipman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Probong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Probong dodges the punch combination from Shipman.
Shipman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Probong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Probong! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shipman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shipman lands with an overhand left.#CUT#
It looks like Sni Probong has been cut.
Shipman misses with a body punch
and Probong counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Probong defending well as Shipman loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Probong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Probong slips under a jab from Shipman.#TD#
Shipman dives in and scores a takedown into Probong's guard.#SUB#
Shipman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Probong is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shipman, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Shipman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Shipman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Probong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shipman is trying to control the position but Probong postures up. #T2#
Probong sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shipman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shipman 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.
Probong's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shipman holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Shipman being controlled here, momentarily.
Probong wants to control from the top but Shipman keeps moving.
Probong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Shipman keeping full guard, as Probong tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shipman misses with a looping left.
Probong looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Probong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Probong looks to score with a jab to the body but Shipman is just out of range.
Shipman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Shipman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Probong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Probong lands with a good body shot.
Sni Probong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Shipman drives through with a takedown into Probong's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Probong trying to control the position.
Shipman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Probong is pulling down on Shipman's head. It's preventing any offense from Shipman, at least for the moment.
Probong is trying to control the position but Shipman postures up.
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 Harold Shipman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sni Probong'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#
Shipman throws out a loose jab but Probong uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Probong enables Shipman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Probong manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Shipman wants to control from the top but Probong keeps moving.
Shipman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Probong is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Shipman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Probong manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Shipman has Probong in his guard.#REVB#
Probong looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shipman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Probong controls the pace.#T1#
Probong looking to sit in guard and control but Shipman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Probong can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shipman controls the pace.
Shipman lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Probong tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Shipman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shipman postures up in Probong's guard and throws a big left but Probong blocks it.
Shipman trying to control but Probong is working from the bottom.
Probong looking to control.
Probong has his hands on Shipman's head, controlling the position.
Probong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Probong keeping moving, preventing Shipman from controlling successfully. #T3#
Shipman postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shipman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Probong throws out a counter right but Shipman avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Probong does it's job there.
Probong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shipman.
Probong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shipman lands a glancing blow to the side of Probong's head.
A clash of legs there as Shipman blocks the low kick.
Shipman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Probong.
A jab from Shipman misses.
A little jabbing left from Probong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Probong walks into a left hand. #T4#
Probong looks to land a left hand but Shipman moved out of range nicely.
Shipman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shipman misses with a hook.
Shipman throws a lazy right hand but Probong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sni Probong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Probong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shipman connects with a crisp jab.
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!
Probong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shipman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shipman misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Probong counters by clinching up.
Probong scores with a shoulder strike.
Probong lands a left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Probong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Probong blocking some punches.
Shipman has a couple of punches blocked by Probong. #BC#
Shipman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shipman goes for a double leg but Probong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Probong continues to drive forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Shipman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sni Probong'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Shipman throws a right hand that misses
and Probong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Probong sizes up Shipman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Probong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Shipman misses the target.
Shipman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Probongs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Probong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Probong fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Shipman is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Probong can't fight it off and eventually Shipman manages to take the fight to the floor. Probong looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shipman trying to control the position from guard on top but Probong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shipman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Probong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shipman.
Shipman throws a strike but Probong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Shipman controls Probong momentarily but Probong frees himself.
Shipman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Probong is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Probong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Shipman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Probong defends well.
Sni Probong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Probong is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shipman is trying to control the position but Probong postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Probong 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Probong avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Shipman is trying to keep Probong in close. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shipman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shipman misses with a right hand
and Probong counters with a two punch combo.
Shipman moves forwards but Probong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Probong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shipman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Probong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shipman moves out of range of the leg kick from Probong.#T4#
Probong lands a really nice looking cross but Shipman seems unphased. #ROC2#
Shipman is rocked!
Probong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Probong lands a brutal uppercut that launches Shipman off his feet! Shipman tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sni Probong!
After winning the bout, Sni Probong thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: UGD 8:Shevchenko Vs Rocca     
Date:   Jun 04, 2016
#R1#
Whipple shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Whipple throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whipple misses with a head kick.
Jab by Shipman.
Shipman moves out of range of the body kick from Whipple.
Shipman looks to land a combination. Whipple sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Shipman lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC2#
Whipple is rocked!
Shipman is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Whipple hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Harold Shipman!
A relieved looking Harold Shipman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Owen Whipple had this to say: 'I guess I'm just not that good. '.

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 30     
Date:   Apr 09, 2016
#R1##CL#
Bougoumou clinches with his opponent.
Bougoumou has a couple of punches blocked by Shipman.
Shipman tries to break free but Bougoumou pushes him back against the cage.
Bougoumou works on Shipman's body with a couple of short punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bougoumou lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've been hearing reports that Bougoumou has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Shipman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bougoumou gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Shipman has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bougoumou tries a body shot but Shipman blocks it.
Bougoumou taking a breather.
Bougoumou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bougoumou dodges an elbow strike from Shipman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shipman working hard to break the clinch.
Bougoumou avoiding damage as Shipman throws knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A bit of stalling here from Bougoumou.
A short right from Bougoumou on the inside.
Bougoumou lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Shipman is trying to pull guard but Bougoumou has him pressed against the cage.
Bougoumou doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Bougoumou.
Bougoumou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shipman tries to stall but Bougoumou uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bougoumou working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bougoumou tries a body shot but Shipman blocks it.
Bougoumou struggles to land a body shot inside as Shipman controls his hands.
Shipman looking to slow down the pace here.
Bougoumou tries a body shot but Shipman blocks it.
Shipman jumps guard but Bougoumou stands there with Shipman around his waist. Shipman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ouje Bougoumou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Shipman.
Shipman is looking to control Bougoumou's arms but Bougoumou gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shipman has his back to the cage.
Bougoumou lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Bougoumou.
Shipman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bougoumou.
Bougoumou working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Bougoumou lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shipman backwards.
Bougoumou working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shipman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Bougoumou on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bougoumou lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Shipman is rocked!
Bougoumou lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shipman is still on wobbly legs! Can Bougoumou finish him?
Bougoumou working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bougoumou throws a big uppercut that drops Shipman! More strikes from Bougoumou and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Shipman lies dazed against the cage as Bougoumou celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ouje Bougoumou!
Ouje Bougoumou retains his lightweight title!
Ouje Bougoumou tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 


 

 
 
 
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