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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wlodzimierz Gaszewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Shepard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaszewski's entrance music is Metallica - Fuel. A fine choice. The key to victory for Wlodzimierz Gaszewski has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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195 lbs
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188 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wlodzimierz Gaszewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Shepard!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaszewski digs a good body shot into Shepard's ribs.
Gaszewski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gaszewski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shepard.
Shepard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shepard postures up in Gaszewski's guard and throws a big left but Gaszewski blocks it.
Shepard throws a big right hand that misses.
Shepard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gaszewski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gaszewski tries to get out of the position.
Shepard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shepard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shepard throws a big right hand that misses.
Shepard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shepard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shepard postures up in Gaszewski's guard and throws a big left but Gaszewski blocks it.
Shepard throwing strikes from guard but Gaszewski blocks nicely.
Shepard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shepard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shepard throws a big right hand that misses.
Gaszewski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shepard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shepard is in close to Gaszewski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gaszewski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gaszewski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shepard preventing the sweep.
Shepard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shepard trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaszewski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shepard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shepard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shepard won't allow Gaszewski to get back to his feet.
Shepard throwing strikes but missing.
Gaszewski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shepard on the ground.
Shepard is looking to work some ground and pound but Gaszewski has wrist control.
Gaszewski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shepard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaszewski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shepard postures up and lands a big shot to Gaszewski's brow.
Shepard working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaszewski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shepard throws a big right hand that misses.
Shepard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gaszewski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gaszewski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shepard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepard looking to pass the guard.
Shepard trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaszewski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shepard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shepard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaszewski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gaszewski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shepard manages to get himself to full guard.
Shepard working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gaszewski has passed into half guard!
Shepard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shepard slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shepard working for a triangle but Gaszewski defends it easily.
Gaszewski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shepard is trying to keep Gaszewski in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shepard is looking to stand up but Gaszewski isn't so interested in that idea.
Gaszewski wants to control from the top but Shepard keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Shepard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gaszewski clinches with his opponent.
Shepard avoids the elbow strike from Gaszewski, against the cage.
Gaszewski throws an elbow but it misses.
Gaszewski pushes off an throws an elbow but Shepard leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shepard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gaszewski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gaszewski misses with an elbow over the top.
Gaszewski misses with an elbow strike.
Gaszewski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gaszewski throws an elbow that misses.
Shepard dodges an elbow strike from Gaszewski.
Shepard avoids a wild elbow strike from Gaszewski.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gaszewski throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepard avoids a wild elbow strike from Gaszewski.
Shepard avoids the elbow strike from Gaszewski, against the cage.
Shepard tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gaszewski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shepard drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wlodzimierz Gaszewski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Shepard.
Gaszewski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shepard's defenses.
It looks like John Shepard has been cut.
Gaszewski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gaszewski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gaszewski lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gaszewski throws an elbow but misses.
Shepard takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaszewski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shepard avoids the elbow strike from Gaszewski, against the cage.
Gaszewski lands a damaging elbow.
Shepard blocks an elbow strike from Gaszewski.
Gaszewski lands an elbow just above Shepard 's eye.
Shepard avoids a wild elbow strike from Gaszewski.
Gaszewski looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shepard drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shepard dodges an elbow strike from Gaszewski.
Gaszewski misses with an elbow over the top.
Gaszewski lands a nice elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaszewski lands an elbow just above Shepard 's eye.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gaszewski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shepard's brow.
Shepard tries for a takedown but Gaszewski manages to get underhooks.
Shepard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gaszewski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gaszewski lands an elbow just above Shepard 's eye.
That has opened up John Shepard's cut even more.
Gaszewski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shepard is rocked!
Gaszewski misses with an elbow strike.
Shepard is still on wobbly legs! Can Gaszewski finish him?
Gaszewski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shepard seems to have recovered his senses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gaszewski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shepard's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gaszewski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shepard's brow.
Gaszewski throws an elbow that misses.
Gaszewski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shepard's defenses.
Clinched against the cage, Gaszewski lands a big elbow that drops Shepard! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Shepard is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wlodzimierz Gaszewski!
A very excited looking Wlodzimierz Gaszewski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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hype
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