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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gary Dema (ranked 4488 p4p, 201 weight class) and Vladimir Shevchenko (ranked 5505 p4p, 231 weight class). Vladimir Shevchenko acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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140 lbs
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139 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gary Dema!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vladimir Shevchenko!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Topper Green and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dema misses with an uppercut. Shevchenko saw that one coming.
Dema throws a head kick that misses.
Shevchenko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Shevchenko has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Shevchenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dema fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shevchenko, pushing him back against the cage.
Shevchenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dema works on Shevchenko's body with a couple of short punches.
Dema lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Dema.
Shevchenko wants a takedown but no success here.
Shevchenko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dema after a bit of a struggle.
Gary Dema has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Shevchenko.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dema.
Dema stalling against the cage.
Dema creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shevchenko's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bit of stalling here from Dema.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dema creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shevchenko's defenses.
Dema stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dema has Shevchenko pushed against the cage.
Shevchenko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dema pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dema throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shevchenko.
Nice sprawl there from Dema as Shevchenko shoots in.
Dema cracks Shevchenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Dema as Shevchenko shoots in.
Nice sprawl there from Dema as Shevchenko shoots in.
We've been told by Dema's head coaches at Doherty's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dema throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shevchenko lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dema forces Shevchenko back against the cage and clinches.
Dema is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dema lands a hook that snaps the head of Shevchenko backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dema lands an elbow just above Shevchenko 's eye.
The referee calls for Dema to work.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dema.
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!
Shevchenko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dema avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dema lands an elbow inside that Shevchenko shrugs off.
It looks like Vladimir Shevchenko has been cut.
Dema lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dema lands an elbow that stopped Shevchenko in his tracks for a moment.
Dema throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shevchenkos head.
Shevchenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Dema shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dema lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shevchenko backwards.
Dema with a knee to the head.
Shevchenko trying to land knees to the body.
Dema lands an elbow that stopped Shevchenko in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dema lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dema working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dema just leaning against Shevchenko, taking a breather.
Dema leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dema is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dema lands a damaging elbow.
Dema lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dema slowing the pace effectively.
A short uppercut from Dema.
Dema gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dema is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dema connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shevchenko's face.
Dema slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gary Dema.
Dema misses with a series of wild punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dema throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dema enables Shevchenko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dema manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dema is looking to stand back up but Shevchenko counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Dema.
Dema is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Dema dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Shevchenko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Shevchenko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dema fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shevchenko manages to avoid it.
Dema closes the distance and clinches.
Dema digs a right hand into Shevchenko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shevchenko's gas tank.
Dema comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dema stalls.
Dema pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dema creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shevchenko's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shevchenko has Dema pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dema manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dema lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shevchenko is trying to pull guard but Dema turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dema stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dema is pressed up against the cage. Shevchenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dema down to the mat. Dema avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gary Dema has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Shevchenko.
Dema closes the distance and clinches.
Shevchenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dema lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shevchenko backwards.
Dema lands an elbow just above Shevchenko 's eye.
Shevchenko wants to take the fight to the mat but Dema manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dema - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dema is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shevchenko can do to turn this around?
Dema lands an elbow inside that Shevchenko shrugs off.
Dema lands a right hand.
Dema lands a damaging elbow.
Shevchenko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dema gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dema lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That has opened up Vladimir Shevchenko's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dema lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
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!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dema.
Dema unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dema lands a damaging elbow.
Dema working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Dema.
Nice elbow from Dema.
Shevchenko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dema fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That kick from Dema tenderised Shevchenko's leg. Shevchenko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice straight punches there by Dema. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dema.
Dema has closed the distance and engaged Shevchenko in a clinch.
Dema has Shevchenko pushed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dema.
Dema lands a damaging elbow.
Dema slowing the pace effectively.
Dema controlling the action here for a moment.
Shevchenko wants the takedown. Dema is fighting it off but Shevchenko persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dema's guard against the cage.
Dema has his feet on Shevchenko's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Shevchenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Dema bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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!
Shevchenko shoots for a double leg takedown but Dema sprawls well. He's pushed Shevchenko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shevchenko is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dema connects with an inside leg kick.
Dema lands with a straight right. Shevchenko didn't see that one coming.
Dema has managed to clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Dema.
Shevchenko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dema content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dema just leaning against Shevchenko, taking a breather.
Dema lands an elbow just above Shevchenko 's eye.
Shevchenko prevents a body shot from Dema.
Shevchenko takes an elbow to the forehead.
The cut above Vladimir Shevchenko's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dema lands a nice elbow.
Dema comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dema with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shevchenko is rocked!
Dema lands a nice elbow.
Shevchenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Dema finish him?
Dema lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Dema dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Shevchenko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Shevchenko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dema sprawls well. Dema wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shevchenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Shevchenko seems to have recovered his senses.
No joy there for Dema, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shevchenko with the counter takedown but Dema avoids it easily.
Dema fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shevchenko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shevchenko slips a jab and a cross from Dema.
Dema is looking to clinch.
Dema drives through and clinches with Shevchenko against the cage.
Dema lands an elbow that stopped Shevchenko in his tracks for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shevchenko is looking for a takedown.
Nice elbow from Dema.
Dema lands an elbow that stopped Shevchenko in his tracks for a moment.
Dema pushes Shevchenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dema lands an elbow inside that Shevchenko shrugs off.
Dema lands an elbow inside that Shevchenko shrugs off.
Dema lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dema creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Shevchenko with a big uppercut! Shevchenko tries to clinch up but Dema pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Shevchenko to the mat! Shevchenko covers up and Dema unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gary Dema!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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