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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between AJ Kross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Shepard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shepard has chosen Im Made Of Wax, Larry, What Are You Made Of? as his entrance music. Chris Shepard told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, AJ Kross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Shepard!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kross fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shepard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shepard changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kross looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kross is looking for a sweep.
Shepard working away.
Shepard content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kross struggling a bit here.
Kross regains half guard.
Kross looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shepard thows a huge punch but Kross dodges it nicely.
Shepard slows the pace down in half guard.
Kross actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepard is looking for a kimura here.
Kross trying to control here.
Shepard 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.
Kross looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shepard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shepard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kross looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kross looking for submissions off his back.
Kross is breathing heavily.
Kross trying to control from the bottom.
Shepard controlling the action here.
Kross actively working from the bottom here.
Shepard is taking a breather. Kross 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.
Kross is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shepard pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepard sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kross actively working from the bottom here.
Shepard passes to side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Shepard connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kross some visible discomfort.
Kross strikes from the bottom but Shepard takes advantage and advances to full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Shepard cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shepard controlling from the full mount.
Shepard avoids the attempt from Kross to control.
Shepard landing shots from mount.
Shepard has control of Kross's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kross regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kross working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kross is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Shepard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shepard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kross sprawls well. Kross wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shepard gets slowly back to his feet.
Kross lands a jab-cross combination.
Shepard clinches up with Kross and pushes him back against the cage.
Shepard slowing the pace effectively.
Shepard works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kross is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shepard stands up and waves to Kross to follow him.
AJ Kross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Kross as Shepard shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kross shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shepard as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kross lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A punch combination from Kross misses.
Kross shoots in but Shepard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shepard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kross sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
AJ Kross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Shepard.
Kross scores with a nice right hand.
Kross misses with a series of wild punches.
Kross slaps away a takedown attempt from Shepard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kross lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kross with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shepard counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shepard.
Kross fails to pull guard.
Kross tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shepard smiles and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Kross. No joy for Shepard on that attempt.
Kross lands with a shot to the body.
Kross shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kross bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepard gets a takedown into half guard.
Kross tries to get to full guard but Shepard has control of the leg.
Kross is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shepard pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Shepard seems content to control.
Shepard is looking to take a break and control but Kross is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kross looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shepard is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kross actively working from the bottom here.
Shepard working the head and body with strikes.
Kross trying to hold on to Shepard's head to control him but Shepard postures up.
Kross looking for submissions off his back.
Kross looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shepard should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kross gets caught flat footed, as Shepard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Shepard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Kross stuffs the takedown attempt from Shepard. Shepard gets slowly back to his feet.
Shepard takes the fight into the clinch.
Shepard has Kross pressed against the cage, preventing Kross from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shepard connects with a knee to the head.
Shepard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kross just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kross is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shepard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kross is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
AJ Kross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Shepard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kross tries to break the clinch but Shepard is controlling the position.
Shepard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kross jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shepard walks away with a smile on his face. Kross gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
No joy there for Kross, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shepard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shepard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kross pinned against the cage. Kross gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kross counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to de liver by Kross. Beautiful body shot.
Kross shoots in for a takedown but Shepard shows good takedown defense.
Kross slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kross misses with a double jab.
Kross swinging wilding here.
Kross stuffs the takedown attempt from Shepard. Shepard gets slowly back to his feet.
Kross looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kross misses with a takedown attempt
so Shepard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Shepard postures up in Kross's guard and throws a big left but Kross blocks it.
Kross is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shepard defends well.
Kross looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kross looking for a guillotine here but Shepard defends easily.
Shepard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shepard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shepard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kross's head.
Chris Shepard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kross looking for a guillotine here but Shepard defends easily.
Kross looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kross looking for subs off his back but Shepard has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kross looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kross looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Shepard is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Shepard decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Kross throws a nice looking combination but Shepard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
AJ Kross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shepard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chris Shepard.
I've got Shepard winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Shepard!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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