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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jim Shockey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Pych (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Pych's choice of entrance music: Pokaż. Jim Shockey had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.5lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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200 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jim Shockey! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Piotr Pych! The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pych fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pych moves into the clinch. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shockey.
Shockey manages to break the clinch.
Shockey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Pych tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Shockey's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Shockey duly obliges.

It looks like Piotr Pych has been cut. Pych fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shockey tries to clinch but Pych moves away
and Pych counters with a takedown into side control. 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! Shockey wants to get back to his feet.
Pych stands up and we're back to a striking position. Pych tries to close the distance and clinch but Shockey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Pych fails with a takedown attempt. Pych cracks Shockey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Shockey tries to clinch up.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Pych tries to clinch but Shockey moves out of range. Shockey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Pych throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shockey counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shockey. Shockey trying to control but Pych is working from the bottom. Shockey is looking to stand up but Pych won't let him. Shockey trying to control but Pych is working from the bottom.
Pych has his foot on Shockey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shockey works his way back into a safe position though. Pych looks gassed! Pych keeping full guard, as Shockey tries to pass. Pych wants to stand but Shockey is controlling the position.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pych is working an open guard so Shockey takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Shockey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Shockey shoots for a takedown but Pych saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Pych shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Jim Shockey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Pych. Shockey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. This has been an exciting period of action! Shockey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pych. That did some damage!
Pych gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Shockey to score an easy takedown into full guard. Pych utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Shockey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pych has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shockey has managed to get both his arms back between Pych's legs - danger averted. Shockey prevents Pych from getting back to his feet.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Pych throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Pych is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shockey sitting in guard here, content to control. Shockey makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Shockey postures up.
Pych wants to get back to his feet but Shockey is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Shockey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
 It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Shockey closes the distance and clinches up with Pych, looking for a takedown. Shockey pushes Pych against the cage but Pych circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Pych will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Pych misses with a takedown attempt and Shockey counters with a right hand to the body. Pych moves in looking to clinch but Shockey pushes him off.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pych. Shockey's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Shockey duly obliges.
Shockey changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pych looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pych throws Shockey to one side and escapes! Shockey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shockey is looking to clinch but Pych is avoiding it.
Pych tries to clinch and Shockey counters with a one-two to the body. Shockey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pych as he jumps to the side. Shockey stuffs the takedown attempt from Pych. Pych gets slowly back to his feet. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Shockey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pych tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shockey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pych somewhat. Shockey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Shockey dominated that round. The cut man is working on Piotr Pych's cut. That's time! Shockey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Pych gets a takedown into half guard. Shockey is looking to get back to is feet but Pych passes into side control.
Shockey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pych on the ground.
Pych decides to stand back up. A good leg kick by Shockey. Shockey catches Pych with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Pych shoots in and drives through. Shockey sprawls well. Shockey moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Pych throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shockey's waist but Shockey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pych off to one side.
Shockey rushes Pych and presses him up against the cage.
Pych ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pych no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shockey stands up and waves to Pych to follow him.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Shockey catches Pych with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Pych chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shockey can pounce on him.
Shockey shoots in for a takedown but Pych shows good takedown defense. Shockey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Shockey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pych pushes Shockey up against the cage in a clinch. Pych drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jim Shockey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Pych. Good body shot from Shockey.
Shockey lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pych or not. Shockey lands on the inside with an uppercut. Pych looking for a takedown.
Shockey breaks the clinch.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Shockey lands with a slapping head kick. Jim Shockey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Pych gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Shockey counters with a stiff right hand.
Pych clinches up with Shockey and pushes him back against the cage. Pych is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shockey pulls him back up using the underhooks. Pych is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Shockey leaning his opponent against the cage. Pych tries to score a body lock takedown but Shockey shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Shockey gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pych.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Pych wants to break free but Shockey has control.
Pych changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shockey fights it off and pushes away nicely.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Shockey stalks Pych and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pych's face. Pych staggers backwards, shaken. Pych tries to clinch up. A head kick from Shockey lands but Pych takes it in his stride. Pych tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shockey swivels and escapes. Pych misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Shockey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shockey gets a takedown into half guard. Pych looks like he's trying to stand up.
Shockey escapes and gets back to his feet.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Shockey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pych forces Shockey back against the cage and clinches. Pych drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shockey gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shockey with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pych changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shockey fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice body kick there by Shockey. Shockey could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Shockey tries to clinch there but Pych circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Shockey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Shockey leaves Pych with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Pych shoots in looking for a takedown. Shockey tries to sprawl out of it but Pych keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shockey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Shockey dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Piotr Pych's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Shockey tries to clinch up. Shockey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pych swats him away and circles back towards the center. Pych misses with a double jab.
Shockey looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Pych!
Pych somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet! Pych gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shockey counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shockey stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Pych rushes Shockey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Shockey gets through Pych's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. The referee is keeping an eye on Shockey - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pych goes for a takedown attempt but Shockey pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Shockey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pych with a poor takedown
and Shockey counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shockey. Jim Shockey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Pych. Shockey cracks Pych with a solid left hand. Shockey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Pych manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Pych landing strikes, looking to finish! Jim Shockey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Shockey tries to buck Pych off but Pych takes his back! Shockey holding both Pych 's hands and preventing any damage.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pych is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Shockey holding both Pych 's hands and preventing any damage.
Shockey defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pych's arms.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shockey is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Shockey drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pych bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Shockey clinches up against the cage.
Shockey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. No luck for Pych with that takedown attempt.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Shockey lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pych takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pych blocks a jab. No luck with that takedown attempt from Pych. Pych chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shockey can pounce on him.
Jim Shockey is winning the standup battle so far.
Pych shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Pych won't allow Shockey to get back to his feet.
Pych gets to his feet - Shockey follows without any prompting. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Pych misses with a takedown and Shockey makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Jim Shockey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Pych tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Shockey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight! Jim Shockey showed his dominance in that final round. Well Shockey 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Shockey!
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