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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Peter Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Sheppard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Davidson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Sheppard!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheppard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sheppard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Davidson.
Davidson wants to clinch.
Sheppard ducks under a wild hook from Davidson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheppard clinches but Davidson breaks the clinch
and Davidson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sheppard closes the distance but Davidson moves to the side
and Davidson counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sheppard tries to clinch but Davidson moves away
and Davidson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sheppard's knee momentarily.
Davidson moves into the clinch.
Sheppard looking to slow down the pace here.
Sheppard misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sheppard fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Davidson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sheppard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A looping hook to the body misses from Davidson. Sheppard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sheppard closes the distance looking to clinch
and Davidson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson throws a head kick that misses.
Sheppard moves out of range as Davidson strikes.
Sheppard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Davidson, pushing him back against the cage.
Davidson lands a nice shot to the body.
Sheppard stalling in the clinch.
Davidson blocking some punches.
Davidson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Davidson can't find room to land a body shot as Sheppard controls the action.
A short right from Sheppard.
Davidson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sheppard struggles to land a body shot inside as Davidson controls his hands.
Davidson pushes Sheppard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Davidson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sheppard prevents a body shot from Davidson.
Sheppard lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sheppard tries a body shot but Davidson blocks it.
Davidson misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson tries a body shot but Sheppard blocks it.
Davidson misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Davidson.
Sheppard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Come on Sheppard - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Davidson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Davidson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sheppard is trying to keep an underhook but Davidson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davidson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Davidson trying to control the pace.
Davidson throwing shots but Sheppard is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson working the head and body with strikes.
Sheppard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Davidson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Davidson stops Sheppard from getting back to his feet.
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. Davidson connects with a nice short shot to Sheppard's temple.
Davidson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Davidson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Davidson 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.
Sheppard pushes Davidson off looking to stand but Davidson dives back in and keeps control.
Davidson trying to advance position but Sheppard counters by regaining guard.
Davidson wants to control from the top but Sheppard keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Davidson dominated that round.
That's time! Davidson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Davidson throws a low kick but Sheppard avoids it.
Sheppard looks to clinch
and Davidson counters with a thumping low kick.
Davidson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Davidson has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sheppard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheppard has Davidson pushed against the cage.
Davidson is working Sheppard over against the cage.
Sheppard lands a body punch.
Sheppard is working Davidson over against the cage.
Davidson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sheppard's elbow.
Davidson has Sheppard pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sheppard manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sheppard prevents a body shot from Davidson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheppard is trying to stall.
Sheppard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sheppard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Davidsons head.
Sheppard landing knees to the body.
Sheppard tries to land knees in the clinch but Davidson avoids the damage to the body.
Sheppard blocks an uppercut.
Sheppard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sheppard.
Sheppard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sheppard misses with some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sheppard - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sheppard blocks a body shot from Davidson.
Davidson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sheppard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Davidson - that landed with a thud.
Davidson is leaning against Sheppard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Davidson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Davidson misses with the head strike.
Davidson has a couple of punches blocked by Sheppard.
Davidson blocks a body shot from Sheppard.
Davidson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sheppard's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Davidson.
Sheppard is breathing heavily.
Davidson blocks an uppercut.
Davidson scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Sheppard.
Sheppard misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Davidson.
A short right from Davidson.
Davidson digs a right hand underneath Sheppard's ribcage. Sheppard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Davidson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Davidson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sheppard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sheppard gets underhooks to prevent Davidson's takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Sheppard.
Davidson lands a right hand.
Davidson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Davidson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sheppard backwards.
Sheppard misses with a punch to the body.
Sheppard trying to stall but Davidson improves his position.
Sheppard working aggressively here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Davidson. Sheppard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Davidson throws a jab but it's blocked by Sheppard.
Sheppard slips a jab from Davidson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheppard blocks a low kick nicely.
Davidson misses with a low kick as Sheppard jumps back.
Sheppard darts in trying to clinch
and Davidson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Davidson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sheppard darts in trying to clinch
and Davidson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Davidson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sheppard closes the distance looking to clinch
and Davidson counters with a series of strikes. Sheppard will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sheppard tries to clinch
and Davidson counters with a left and a right that stings Sheppard.
Davidson misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Davidson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Davidson.
Davidson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Davidson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Sheppard blocks the leg kick.
Davidson's corner calls for a 1-2. Davidson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Davidson is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sheppard.
Sheppard tries to clinch but Davidson moves away
and Davidson counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheppard looks to clinch
and Davidson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Davidson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sheppard pushes Davidson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sheppard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Davidson misses with a punch to the body.
Davidson blocks an uppercut.
Davidson managing to block the knees to the body from Sheppard.
Peter Davidson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Davidson can't get the takedown.
Davidson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Davidson as the two fighters clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sheppard blocks a body shot from Davidson.
Davidson tries a body shot but Sheppard blocks it.
Davidson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sheppard pushes Davidson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sheppard blocks a body shot from Davidson.
Davidson lands a left hand.
Sheppard is looking to control Davidson's arms but Davidson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sheppard has his back to the cage.
Sheppard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Davidson scores with a hook to the body.
Davidson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sheppard is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Peter Davidson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheppard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sheppard looking to throw knees to the head but Davidson is blocking nicely.
Sheppard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Davidson blocks a body shot from Sheppard.
Sheppard is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sheppard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Davidson blocks it with crossed arms.
Sheppard tries a body shot but Davidson blocks it.
Sheppard misses with the head strike.
Davidson is trying to drag Sheppard to the mat but Sheppard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sheppard misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Sheppard.
Davidson lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheppard misses with a body punch.
Sheppard struggles to land a body shot inside as Davidson controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sheppard.
Sheppard looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Davidson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sheppard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sheppard lands an uppercut.
Davidson works on Sheppard's body with a couple of short punches.
Sheppard pushes Davidson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sheppard wants to stall.
Sheppard misses with the head strike.
Davidson has a couple of punches blocked by Sheppard.
A short right from Sheppard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sheppard digs a right hand underneath Davidson's ribcage. Davidson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sheppard wants to stall.
Sheppard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sheppard scores with a shot to the side of Davidson's head.
Sheppard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sheppard stalls.
Sheppard throws a punch but it's blocked by Davidson.
Davidson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Sheppard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davidson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sheppard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Davidson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sheppard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
John Sheppard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sheppard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Sheppard.
Well Davidson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Davidson!
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