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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kill Phil (ranked 2460 p4p, 238 weight class) and Igor Shevchenko (ranked 2179 p4p, 222 weight class). Shevchenko has chosen Mouth For War - Pantera as his entrance music. Igor Shevchenko has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kill Phil's chin.
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290 lbs
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287 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kill Phil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Igor Shevchenko!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shevchenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shevchenko throws a jab when Phil was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Phil throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shevchenko connects with a jab.
Phil connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Igor Shevchenko has been cut.
Phil definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Phil throws a jab but it's blocked by Shevchenko.
A jab from Shevchenko misses.
Shevchenko throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Phil misses with a wild body shot.
Shevchenko tests Phil's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phil shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shevchenko as he avoids it easily.
Shevchenko flicks out a counter leg kick but Phil steps away.
Phil loads up on a big right hand but Shevchenko slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Phil.
Shevchenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phil bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shevchenko scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shevchenko tried to score with a low kick but Phil checks it.
Shevchenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phil throws out the jab.
Shevchenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phil moves away.
Shevchenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phil connects with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Phil throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phil staying out of range there.
Phil shoots in but Shevchenko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Phil jabs Shevchenko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big right from Phil misses.
Shevchenko throws out a loose jab but Phil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phil shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shevchenko throws a looping overhand right but Phil ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Phil wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phil throws a lazy uppercut
and Phil takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phil throws a jab but it's blocked by Shevchenko.
Shevchenko connects with a single shot there.
Phil thuds a left hand into Shevchenko's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Phil misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Shevchenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phil lands an overhand right.
Phil misses with a straight right.
Phil is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shevchenko takes one to the chin there.
Phil moves out of range of the strikes.
Shevchenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Phil.
Shevchenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Shevchenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shevchenko missing with a left hand there. Phil was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phil slips under a jab from Shevchenko.
Phil loads up on a big right hand but Shevchenko slips the punch.
Phil fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Phil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shevchenko walks into a left hand.
Shevchenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phil looks to land a left hand but Shevchenko moved out of range nicely.
Shevchenko shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phil tries for a takedown but Shevchenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kill Phil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shevchenko!
Phil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shevchenko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shevchenko slips under a jab from Phil.
Phil misses with a straight left.
Shevchenko moves away from the strike by Phil.
A telegraphed right hand from Shevchenko misses the target.
Phil attempts a counter takedown but Shevchenko avoids it well and moves away.
Phil throws a combination that misses
and Shevchenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shevchenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Phil at a distance.
Phil 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!
Phil missing with a left hand there. Shevchenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good exchange - Shevchenko coming out on top.
Shevchenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phil throws a looping overhand right but Shevchenko ducks down to avoid it.
Shevchenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Phil misses.
Phil is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phil bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shevchenko's head backwards.
A swing and a miss from Shevchenko.
Phil digs a good hook to Shevchenko's body.
Phil lands a head shot.
Phil dodges the punch combination from Shevchenko.
Shevchenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phil fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shevchenko moves away from the strike by Phil.
Shevchenko misses the jab.
Phil looks to land a combination but Shevchenko avoids it well.
Phil ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Phil is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shevchenko moves away from the strike by Phil.
Phil throws a shot from downtown. Shevchenko moves away and avoids it.
Shevchenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shevchenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phil counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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 Kill Phil will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Igor Shevchenko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shevchenko.
Phil bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shevchenko slips under a jab.
Shevchenko misses with a head kick.
Shevchenko misses with a two punch combination.
Shevchenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shevchenko slips a straight right by Phil.
Phil is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Phil misses with a jab to the body
and Shevchenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shevchenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phil.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phil stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Phil throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shevchenko lands a big head kick that sends Phil tumbling to the mat! Shevchenko takes a step backwards and waves Phil back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Phil is rocked!
Igor Shevchenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shevchenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oh Phil is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shevchenko lands a leg kick that knocks Phil off balance momentarily.
Phil takes a swing at Shevchenko's ribcage but misses.
Phil throws out a loose jab but Shevchenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shevchenko loads up on a big right hand but Phil slips the punch.
Shevchenko thuds his right hand into Phil's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shevchenko lands a body shot.
Phil pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the body from Phil misses
and Shevchenko counters with a crisp right that sends Phil to the canvas! Shevchenko follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Shevchenko!
Igor Shevchenko 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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