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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ashley Sheilds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zach Didion (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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182 lbs
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173 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ashley Sheilds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zach Didion!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheilds drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sheilds won't allow Didion to sweep him here.
Sheilds lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sheilds trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Didion manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Didion 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.
Sheilds keeping moving, preventing Didion from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Didion drops back looking for a leg! Sheilds is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sheilds manages to kick Didion off! Didion jumps back into Sheilds's guard.
Didion trying to control but Sheilds is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Didion wants to pass the guard but Sheilds is keeping the position.
Didion loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Didion trying to control the position from guard on top but Sheilds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Didion might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sheilds haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Didion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Didion postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Good exchange - Sheilds coming out on top.
Sheilds buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ashley Sheilds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Didion, as that shot connected.
Didion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sheilds.
Sheilds is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sheilds shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sheilds dips to his left and cracks Didion with an uppercut!
Sheilds takes a swing at Didion's ribcage but misses.
Sheilds is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Sheilds misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheilds misses with a body kick.
Didion tries to move into range but Sheilds moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sheilds scores with a sloppy right hand. Didion should have avoided that one.
Sheilds bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sheilds misses with an uppercut.
Sheilds moves away from the strike by Didion.
Sheilds clobbers Didion with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Didion walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big left from Sheilds misses.
Sheilds throws a good cross that connects.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheilds walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Didion checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A swing and a miss from Sheilds.
Good exchange - Sheilds coming out on top.
Sheilds is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A low kick from Sheilds is predictable there
and Didion counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Didion sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Didion has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Didion there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sheilds throws out a loose jab but Didion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sheilds lands a nice leg kick that just misses Didion's sensitive parts.
Sheilds is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Didion's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Didion regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ashley Sheilds dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Didion slips under a jab from Sheilds.
Sheilds fails with a takedown attempt.
Zach Didion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sheilds throws a hook to the side of Didion's head but Didion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sheilds cracks the inside of Didion's front leg.
Sheilds connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sheilds throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheilds dives in and grabs Didion's left leg, looking for a takedown. Didion pushes down on Sheilds's head and hops out.
A big right from Sheilds misses.
Sheilds lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Didion stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ashley Sheilds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Didion keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sheilds fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Didion checks it well.
Didion takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sheilds swings widly with a right hand
and Didion counters with an outside leg kick.
Sheilds throws a big shot that misses.
Sheilds throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sheilds misses with a wild body shot.
Didion blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Didion slips under a jab.
Sheilds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Didion can do to turn this around?
Didion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sheilds.
Jab by Sheilds.
Sheilds darts in looking for a takedown but Didion gets double underhooks and turns Sheilds into the cage.
Didion digs a right hand into Sheilds's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sheilds's gas tank.
Didion struggles to land a body shot inside as Sheilds controls his hands.
Didion manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Didion manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sheilds manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Didion loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Didion wants to control from the top but Sheilds keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheilds controls Didion momentarily but Didion frees himself.
Didion trying to control the position from guard on top but Sheilds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Didion chips away with some ground and pound.
Sheilds keeping moving, preventing Didion from controlling successfully.
Sheilds is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sheilds working for submissions but it's allowed Didion to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sheilds slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sheilds keeping moving, preventing Didion from controlling successfully.
Sheilds pulls Didion in close to prevent any damage.
Sheilds can't keep his opponent in guard - Didion advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sheilds is refusing to be controlled, as Didion sits in half guard.
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 Ashley Sheilds will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sheilds misses the jab.
Sheilds thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sheilds misses the jab.
Didion takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A punch lands to the side of Didion 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Didion staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheilds ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ashley Sheilds is winning the standup battle so far.
Sheilds lands a head shot.
Sheilds throws a leg kick but Didion sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Didion misses.
Sheilds misses with a low kick as Didion jumps back.
Sheilds fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Didion on the side of the head.
Sheilds scores with a leg kick.
Sheilds lands a head shot.
Zach Didion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Didion misses with an uppercut
and Sheilds cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sheilds misses with a looping right.
Sheilds shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sheilds misses with a low kick as Didion jumps back.
Sheilds lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheilds looks to score with a jab to the body but Didion is just out of range.
Didion takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sheilds misses with a looping left.
Sheilds lands a body shot.
Sheilds tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Didion avoids a kick to the body.
Sheilds feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Didions jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horrible takedown attempt by Sheilds or perhaps it was just good defense by Didion, which made it look bad.
Sheilds works over Didion's head and body with a nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Sheilds misses.
Didion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sheilds.
Sheilds throws a lazy uppercut
and Didion counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sheilds connects with a right hand. Didion shakes it off.
Didion connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sheilds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Didion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Sheilds misses.
Sheilds throws out a loose jab but Didion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ashley Sheilds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Didion takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheilds misses the shot to the body.
Sheilds misses with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sheilds checks a leg kick.
Didion moves out of range of the body kick from Sheilds.
A lazy body kick from Sheilds
and Didion cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Didion moves away from the strike by Sheilds.
Didion gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Didion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ashley Sheilds showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sheilds, 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ashley Sheilds!
Our winner, Ashley Sheilds, 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.
In defeat, Zach Didion stepped up to the mic, saying 'I am wondering who i get next?'.
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energy
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