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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Shepherd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Worjinvon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Worjinvon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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346 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ethan Shepherd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Worjinvon!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shepherd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Shepherd. Those never looked like landing.
Worjinvon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shepherd to the ground. Worjinvon is now in Shepherd's guard.
Worjinvon controlling from the top position.
Worjinvon looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Worjinvon is still trying to improve position.
Worjinvon wants to stand and escape but instead Shepherd has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepherd wants to control from the top but Worjinvon keeps moving.
Worjinvon working for a triangle but Shepherd defends it easily.
Worjinvon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shepherd wants to control from the top but Worjinvon keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shepherd engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ethan Shepherd wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Worjinvon lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Ethan Shepherd has been cut.
Worjinvon forces Shepherd back against the cage and clinches.
Worjinvon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Worjinvon jumps into guard, dragging Shepherd to the mat.
Shepherd trying to control but Worjinvon is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Worjinvon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worjinvon is trying to keep Shepherd in close.
Worjinvon wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Shepherd is now in half guard.
Worjinvon missing with punches from the bottom.
Worjinvon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shepherd pulls his head out easily.
Worjinvon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shepherd is working away from the top position though.
Shepherd really is a fat lump.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shepherd working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Worjinvon flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Shepherd throwing shots but Worjinvon is blocking nicely.
Worjinvon wants to improve his position but Shepherd is controlling well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Worjinvon is trying to maintain the position but Shepherd is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Worjinvon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ethan Shepherd's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Worjinvon has Shepherd up against the cage in a clinch.
Shepherd wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shepherd drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Worjinvon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shepherd tries to pull guard but Worjinvon won't allow it.
Shepherd looking to stall.
Worjinvon has had enough of the clinch but Shepherd keeps him there for the moment.
Shepherd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Shepherd blocks the low kick.
Shepherd tries to land a front kick but Worjinvon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Worjinvon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Shepherd tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Worjinvon is in Shepherd's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worjinvon advances position into side control!
Shepherd trying his best to control but Worjinvon has mounted him.
Shepherd wants to control but Worjinvon is having none of it.
Alex Worjinvon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Worjinvon swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Shepherd is now in Worjinvon's guard. A big mistake from Worjinvon there, giving up the dominant position!
Shepherd trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worjinvon keeping moving, preventing Shepherd from controlling successfully.
Worjinvon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shepherd has passed into side control.
Worjinvon is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Shepherd has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Worjinvon tries to bench press Shepherd off him but Shepherd keeps the position.
Worjinvon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Shepherd is thwarting Worjinvon's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worjinvon tries to get to full guard but Shepherd has control of the leg.
Worjinvon has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Shepherd is on him like a limpet, forcing Worjinvon back against the cage.
Worjinvon struggles to land a body shot inside as Shepherd controls his hands.
Shepherd is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Worjinvon is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Shepherd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worjinvon is trying to trip Shepherd. He has hold of a leg but Shepherd is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Worjinvon persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Shepherd being controlled here, momentarily.
Shepherd keeping moving, preventing Worjinvon from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Worjinvon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shepherd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Worjinvon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Worjinvon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ethan Shepherd's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Shepherd throws a wild body kick that Worjinvon sees coming a mile off.
Alex Worjinvon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Worjinvon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shepherd on his heels. He'll look to pass Shepherd's guard now, I'm sure.
Worjinvon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shepherd being controlled here, momentarily.
Worjinvon tries to free his leg and advance position but Shepherd is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shepherd is on top in guard.
Worjinvon is looking to stand up but Shepherd isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worjinvon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Alex Worjinvon has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Worjinvon has closed the distance and engaged Shepherd in a clinch.
Worjinvon lands a takedown into guard.
Shepherd wants to improve his position but instead Worjinvon has moved into half guard.
Worjinvon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worjinvon is looking to stall here but Shepherd recovers full guard.
Worjinvon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Worjinvon looking to pass the guard.
Worjinvon looking to sit in guard and control but Shepherd gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Shepherd stopping the sweep attempt from Worjinvon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worjinvon wants to control the position but Shepherd says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Worjinvon tries to roll over but Shepherd keeps him under control.
Worjinvon is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Shepherd jumps into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worjinvon is trying to improve his position.
Worjinvon sneaks back into half guard.
Worjinvon is looking for a sweep. Shepherd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shepherd wants to control but Worjinvon is keeping him busy.
Ethan Shepherd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex Worjinvon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shepherd not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Worjinvon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Worjinvon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Worjinvon!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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