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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Scott Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and German Shepard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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148 lbs
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150 lbs
16 - 5 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Brawler
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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
14 - 5 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Scott Cain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, German Shepard!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shepard fails with a takedown attempt.
Cain's corner calls for a 1-2. Cain obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shepard shoots in and drives through. Cain sprawls well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cain.
Cain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Scott Cain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of German Shepard.
Cain throws a series of punches but Shepard moves out of range.
Cain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shepard manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cain on his heels. He'll look to pass Cain's guard now, I'm sure.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cain looking to control.
Shepard preventing the sweep.
Shepard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cain is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shepard is aware though and is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shepard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cain wants to sweep but no luck.
Shepard throws a big right hand that misses.
Cain keeping moving, preventing Shepard from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shepard cracks Cain with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain working for a triangle but Shepard defends it easily.
Cain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shepard is in close to Cain's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shepard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cain is keeping the position for now.
Cain not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shepard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shepard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cain has his hands on Shepard's head, controlling the position.
Shepard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shepard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Shepard is looking to work some ground and pound but Cain has wrist control.
Cain looking for a guillotine here but Shepard defends easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shepard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cain's head.
Shepard 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.
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!
Shepard with a nice head shot there.
Cain trying to keep a closed guard but Shepard is proving a slippery customer.
Shepard looking to pass the guard.
Cain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shepard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cain is on top in guard.
Cain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shepard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shepard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shepard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cain trying to control but Shepard is working from the bottom.
Shepard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cain manages to get himself to full guard.
Shepard is working Cain over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cain looking to control.
Cain manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shepard manages to get himself to full guard.
Shepard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shepard looking for a sweep. Not yet Shepard, not yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cain passes into half guard.
Cain wants to take a breather but Shepard is having none of it.
Shepard desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Shepard is looking to control Cain's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shepard avoid being mounted?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shepard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cain not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but German Shepard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shepard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cain as he avoids it easily.
Cain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shepard's sensitive parts.
Shepard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cain makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shepard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cain closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice sprawl there from Cain as Shepard shoots in.
Scott Cain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of German Shepard.
Cain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
No luck for Shepard with that takedown attempt.
Cain fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shepard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cain scores with a head kick.
Cain scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cain scores with a jab to the head.
Shepard is breathing heavily.
Cain is looking to slow Shepard down with leg kicks.
Cain scores with a hook to the body. Shepard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cain throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Cain.
Cain pushes Shepard up against the cage in a clinch.
Shepard jumps guard and drags Cain to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cain wants to control from the top but Shepard keeps moving.
Cain stands and throws Shepard's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shepard is trying to control Cain's posture but Cain avoids it.
Cain has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Shepard!
Shepard tries to hold on but Cain postures up.
Cain punching from mount but Shepard doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Shepard tries to lock up and control but Cain gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cain controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cain trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cain scoring with strikes but Shepard is staying in there.
Shepard wants to hold on but Cain pushes him away.
Cain with good strikes from the mount here!
Shepard is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cain tries to control but Shepard wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cain is really struggling to control Shepard but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepard is looking to improve his position but Cain isn't that keen on the idea.
Cain can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shepard is looking to escape.
Shepard is trying to escape the mount.
Cain trying to control but Shepard is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shepard is trying to escape the mount.
Cain lands a nice shot to the head.
Cain fails to move to back control.
Cain looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Shepard really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shepard is writhing around trying to 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!
Cain is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Shepard has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Cain 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. This is the final round!
Shepard fails with the takedown.
Shepard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shepard throws a jab but it's blocked by Cain.
Cain closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cain wants to pass the guard but Shepard is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shepard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cain wants to pass the guard but Shepard is keeping the position.
Shepard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shepard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cain passes Shepard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cain is thwarting Shepard's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shepard has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shepard is trying is best to control the position here.
Shepard wants to get back to full guard.
Cain is looking to advance position but Shepard won't allow it.
Cain seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shepard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Shepard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shepard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shepard has hold of Cain's hands but Cain slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shepard keeps working.
Shepard wants to get back to full guard.
Cain seems to be working for a kimura but Shepard defends the submission attempt.
Cain wants to pass the guard but Shepard is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shepard is trying to maintain the position but Cain is very close to passing his half guard.
Cain wants to pass the guard but Shepard is defending well.
Cain is looking to take a break and control but Shepard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shepard is just riding it out for now. Cain eventually gives up the hold.
Shepard trying to control from the bottom.
Shepard gets full guard.
Shepard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cain is stalling in the full guard.
Shepard looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shepard keeping moving, preventing Cain from controlling successfully.
Cain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shepard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shepard trying to control the position.
Shepard keeping full guard, as Cain tries to pass.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cain.
Shepard is holding Cain down, trying to stall.
Shepard regains half guard.
Scott Cain overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shepard is staying active underneath Cain, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Still in half guard, Cain seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Cain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cain 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Cain!
Scott Cain thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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