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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ted Scheckler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gideon Gabriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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173 lbs
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179 lbs
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Great wrestler
Great low kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ted Scheckler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gideon Gabriel!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gabriel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Scheckler counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Scheckler lands a head kick. Gabriel smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gideon Gabriel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scheckler checks the leg kick.
Scheckler throws a leg kick which misses Gabriel's front leg but catches the back leg as Gabriel tries to avoid it.
Gabriel misses with a series of wild punches.
Gabriel misses with a wild body shot.
Gabriel throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gabriel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
Gabriel throws a series of punches but Scheckler avoids them all with ease.
Gabriel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Scheckler.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gabriel, right into the meat.
Gabriel throws a body punch but Scheckler moves out of range.
Gabriel throws a leg kick but Scheckler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gabriel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Scheckler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Scheckler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gabriel. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gabriel.
Scheckler checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Scheckler throws a leg kick which misses Gabriel's front leg but catches the back leg as Gabriel tries to avoid it.
Scheckler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Scheckler throws a big shot that misses.
Gabriel misses with a low kick.
Scheckler jabs Gabriel right on the nose. Gabriel blinks but takes it well.
Scheckler looks to throw the jab but Gabriel is out of range.
Gabriel tries a head kick but it misses.
Gabriel misses with a low kick.
Scheckler checks the leg kick.
Scheckler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gabriel.
Scheckler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Scheckler attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gabriel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Scheckler checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scheckler tries to score with a low kick but Gabriel moves his leg out of the way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gabriel misses with a leg kick.
Gabriel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Scheckler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Scheckler closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gabriel quickly recovers to half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Scheckler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gabriel is trying to control but can't.
Gabriel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gabriel tries to roll over but Scheckler keeps him under control.
Scheckler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gabriel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scheckler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Scheckler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Scheckler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Scheckler is thwarting Gabriel's attempts to control the position.
Scheckler is looking to pass Gabriel's guard but actually Gabriel recovers to full guard.
Scheckler cracks Gabriel with a solid left hand.
Gabriel trying to keep a closed guard but Scheckler is proving a slippery customer.
Scheckler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gabriel controlling Scheckler's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scheckler trying to control the position from guard on top but Gabriel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scheckler throws a big right hand that misses.
Scheckler looking to pass the guard.
Gabriel is trying to keep Scheckler in close.
Scheckler trying to control the position from guard on top but Gabriel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big right from Scheckler misses.
Good work by Scheckler as he checks the leg kick.
Gabriel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ted Scheckler will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Scheckler throws a series of punches but Gabriel moves out of range.
Gabriel misses with a leg kick
and Scheckler counters with a nice uppercut.
Gabriel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Scheckler connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gabriel scrambles back to his feet.
Gabriel lands with a kick to the temple. Scheckler shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gabriel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gabriel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scheckler throws out the jab.
Gabriel tries to score with a low kick but Scheckler moves his leg out of the way.
Gabriel throws a low kick but Scheckler avoids it.
Gideon Gabriel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gabriel throws a nice looking combination but Scheckler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gabriel throws a head kick that misses.
Gabriel throws a head kick but Scheckler moves out of range.
Gabriel throws a low kick but Scheckler moves out of range easily.
Gabriel throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Scheckler.
Gabriel lands with a kick to the temple. Scheckler shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scheckler slips under a jab from Gabriel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabriel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gabriel looks to throw the jab but Scheckler is out of range.
Gideon Gabriel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gabriel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gideon Gabriel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scheckler throws a low kick, looking for Gabriel's leg but Gabriel calmly moves out of range.
Gabriel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body kick there by Scheckler.
Gabriel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Scheckler counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gabriel!
Gabriel is looking to get to half guard.
Scheckler scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gabriel?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scheckler with the ground and pound from mount.
Scheckler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gabriel is looking to escape.
Gabriel wants to hold on but Scheckler pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scheckler lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Scheckler goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gabriel is on top in guard.
Scheckler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gabriel trying to control the position from guard on top but Scheckler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scheckler wants to sweep here but Gabriel controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scheckler seems keen to control Gabriel's posture.
Scheckler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gabriel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Scheckler throws a lazy right hand but Gabriel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Scheckler. That's going to slow Gabriel down.
Scheckler shoots in for a takedown but Gabriel shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel misses with a leg kick.
Scheckler throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gabriel.
Scheckler throws a right and a left that Gabriel avoids nicely.
Gabriel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gabriel throws a head kick but Scheckler moves out of range.
Gabriel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Scheckler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gabriel feints and then cracks Scheckler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Scheckler down.
Gabriel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gabriel pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Scheckler back to the cage. Gabriel follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gabriel takes one on the button.
Scheckler lands a leg kick that knocks Gabriel off balance momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Scheckler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Scheckler tries a head kick but it misses.
Gabriel does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ted Scheckler will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gabriel throws a series of punches but Scheckler avoids them all with ease.
Gabriel tries a head kick but it misses.
Scheckler throws a leg kick but Gabriel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good shot there by Scheckler.
Scheckler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Scheckler lunges at Gabriel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gabriel's hand.
Scheckler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gabriel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gabriel jabs at Scheckler's body.
Gabriel misses with a wild combination.
Gabriel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Scheckler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gabriel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scheckler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gabriel slaps away a takedown attempt from Scheckler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabriel lands with a straight right. Scheckler didn't see that one coming.
Scheckler is looking to slow Gabriel down with leg kicks.
Scheckler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That kick from Scheckler tenderised Gabriel's leg. Gabriel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Scheckler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gabriel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gabriel throws a body punch but Scheckler moves out of range.
Scheckler throws an overhand right that lands on Gabriel's shoulder, as Gabriel tries to avoid the shot.
Gabriel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Scheckler circles away quickly and effectively.
An inside leg kick from Gabriel misses.
Gabriel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Scheckler decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gabriel's guard.
Gabriel looking for a sweep. Not yet Gabriel, not yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scheckler wants to control from the top but Gabriel keeps moving.
Gabriel wants to stand and escape but Scheckler is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Scheckler controls the pace.
Gabriel trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A clash of legs there as Scheckler blocks the low kick.
Gabriel throws a head kick but Scheckler moves out of range.
Scheckler shoots in for a double leg but Gabriel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gabriel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gabriel checks a leg kick.
Gabriel wants to land a leg kick but Scheckler is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Scheckler.
Scheckler avoids the head kick by Gabriel.
A leg kick checked by Gabriel.
Scheckler throws a push kick but Gabriel slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel swinging wildly here.
A lazy left from Scheckler finds it's target.
Gabriel misses with a wild combination.
Scheckler looking to score a takedown here. Gabriel is defending well but Scheckler drives through and ends up in Gabriel's guard.
Gabriel pulls Scheckler in close to prevent any damage.
Scheckler wants to control from the top but Gabriel keeps moving.
Scheckler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Scheckler wants to control from the top but Gabriel keeps moving.
Scheckler postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel wants to get back to his feet but Scheckler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Gideon Gabriel hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Scheckler clinches up with Gabriel and pushes him back against the cage.
Scheckler blocks a body shot from Gabriel.
Scheckler pulls guard successfully.
Ted Scheckler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scheckler is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scheckler controls Gabriel momentarily but Gabriel frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ted Scheckler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Scheckler, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ted Scheckler!
Ted Scheckler seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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