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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chad Sheeks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Meshkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anton Meshkov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chad Sheeks's chin.
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198 lbs
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190 cm
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200 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chad Sheeks! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Anton Meshkov! The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Meshkov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Meshkov cracks a nice hook into Sheeks's ribs. Sheeks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Chad Sheeks has been cut. Sheeks checks a leg kick. Meshkov slips a jab from Sheeks. Meshkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Meshkov throws a jab when Sheeks was well out of range. Sheeks misses with an uppercut. Meshkov saw that one coming. Sheeks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Meshkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Meshkov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sheeks's head. Sheeks drives through with a takedown into Meshkov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. This has been an exciting period of action! Sheeks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sheeks wants to control from the top but Meshkov keeps moving. Sheeks trying to move into half guard but instead Meshkov has managed to sweep!
That's one minute gone in the round. Sheeks wants to sweep but no luck. Meshkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sheeks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Sheeks is trying to keep Meshkov in close.
Sheeks is looking for a triangle but Meshkov pushes his legs off easily.
Meshkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Meshkov looking to pass the guard. Sheeks wants to sweep here but Meshkov controlling him for the moment. Sheeks keeping moving, preventing Meshkov from controlling successfully. Sheeks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Meshkov is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Meshkov wants to control from the top but Sheeks keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Anton Meshkov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Meshkov lands a nice shot that snaps Sheeks's head back.
Meshkov checks a leg kick. Meshkov tries to bum rush Sheeks with a series of wild strikes but Sheeks uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Meshkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Meshkov blocks a jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sheeks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Meshkov throws the left hand but Sheeks avoids the punch easily. Sheeks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Sheeks looks for a takedown but Meshkov sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Sheeks. That's going to take a lot out of him. Sheeks throws a low kick but it's checked well by Meshkov.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A decent looking body kick lands there for Meshkov. Sheeks throws a body kick that misses. Sheeks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Sheeks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Sheeks tries for a takedown but Meshkov circles away easily and Meshkov counters with a right hand to the body. Sheeks is breathing heavily. Sheeks misses with a body kick. Sheeks throws a jab but it's blocked by Meshkov. Meshkov throws a hook to the side of Sheeks's head but Sheeks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Sheeks finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Meshkov. Meshkov misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Meshkov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Meshkov lands in his opponent's guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Meshkov looking to pass the guard. Sheeks keeping moving, preventing Meshkov from controlling successfully. Sheeks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Meshkov scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Meshkov's corner is telling him to maintain position. Sheeks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Sheeks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Meshkov manages to get himself to full guard.
Meshkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Meshkov dominated that round. The cut man is working on Chad Sheeks'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.
Meshkov lands a nice hook to Sheeks's body. Sheeks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Sheeks connects with an inside leg kick. Sheeks tries to land a leg kick but Meshkov saw it coming and moves away.
Sheeks throws a head kick but Meshkov moves out of range.
Sheeks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Sheeks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Meshkov tests Sheeks's chin there with a solid looking shot. Meshkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sheeks sees it coming and avoids it easily. Meshkov misses with a body shot.
Meshkov tries to move into range but Sheeks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Sheeks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round. Meshkov thows a left - swing and a miss! Nice straight punches there by Meshkov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Meshkov. Meshkov blocks a head kick by Sheeks.
Sheeks has a takedown stuffed. Meshkov throws a big shot that misses. Sheeks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Meshkov. Sheeks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. A swing and a miss from Sheeks. Sheeks moves out of range as Meshkov strikes. Meshkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sheeks manages to avoid it. Meshkov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sheeks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Sheeks fails with the takedown. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sheeks lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Meshkov scores with a kick to the midsection. Sheeks moves out of range of the strikes. A jab from Meshkov misses. Sheeks with a nice cross. Meshkov looks to land a right hand but Sheeks moved out of range. Meshkov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sheeks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Sheeks shoots for a double leg takedown but Meshkov sprawls well. He's pushed Sheeks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Sheeks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Meshkov throws a shot to the body.
Meshkov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Sheeks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Meshkov slips under a jab from Sheeks. Meshkov looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Meshkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Meshkov tries to stand but Sheeks is controlling from the bottom. Meshkov trying to control but Sheeks is working from the bottom. Meshkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sheeks is keeping the position for now. Anton Meshkov has got the better of the ground game so far. Meshkov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Meshkov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sheeks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Sheeks has his foot on Meshkov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Meshkov works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sheeks is trying to keep Meshkov in close.
Sheeks kicks Meshkov off and gets to his feet. Jab, jab by Sheeks - just one landing. Meshkov throws a shot from downtown. Sheeks moves away and avoids it. Meshkov throws a low kick but Sheeks moves out of range easily. Meshkov wants to slow Sheeks down by chopping away at his legs. Sheeks takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Meshkov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sheeks. Sheeks obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Meshkov punishes Sheeks's body with a nice straight punch. Meshkov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Meshkov lands a jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Meshkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Chad Sheeks's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Meshkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sheeks. Anton Meshkov seems to be getting the better of the standup. Sheeks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sheeks is rocked! Meshkov lands a jab to Sheeks's midsection. Oh Sheeks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Meshkov shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Sheeks is on queer street and Meshkov is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Anton Meshkov! Our winner, Anton Meshkov, 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.
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energy
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hype
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