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Event:
VCL Champions: 16
Date: May 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Shipman keeps the fight on the outside.
Shipman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Xezeron tries a head kick but it misses.
Shipman tries to counter with a takedown but Xezeron is quick to defend against it.
Xezeron stuffs the takedown attempt from Shipman. Shipman gets slowly back to his feet.
Xezeron with the counter takedown but Shipman avoids it easily.
Xezeron scores with a one two! Shipman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Harold Shipman has been cut.
Xezeron throws a wild body kick that Shipman sees coming a mile off.
Shipman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Xezeron throws a head kick but Shipman moves out of range.
As Xezeron looks to move away, Shipman throws a big counter combo but Xezeron just gets out of the way.
Shipman shoots for a double leg takedown but Xezeron sprawls well. He's pushed Shipman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Shipman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shipman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Xezeron moves into range and clinches up with Shipman.
Xezeron tries to throw a body punch but Shipman avoids it by throwing Xezeron back against the cage.
Xezeron throws a punch but it's blocked by Shipman.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shipman.
Xezeron is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Shipman gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Shipman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Xezeron actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shipman lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Xezeron is defending against the submission attempts here by Shipman.
Xezeron is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shipman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shipman's back!#SUB2#
Xezeron has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Shipman has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Shipman wants to control his opponent's hands but Xezeron gets his hands free. #T2#
Xezeron controlling well, preventing Shipman from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Shipman defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Xezeron's arms.
Shipman grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Shipman controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
I really don't envy Shipman right now.
#SUB2#
Xezeron is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Xezeron has the hooks in. Shipman is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Shipman breaks Xezeron's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shipman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Xezeron trying to control the position.
#T3#
Xezeron wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Xezeron is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Shipman trying to control the position here.
Xezeron trying to control but Shipman is working from the bottom.
Shipman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Xezeron tries to free his leg and advance position but Shipman is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Shipman looking for a guillotine here but Xezeron defends easily.
Xezeron postures up.
#T4#
Xezeron scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Shipman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Xezeron is aware though and is defending well.
Xezeron tries to free his leg and advance position but Shipman is retaining full guard.
Xezeron passes Shipman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Xezeron not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shipman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Xezeron. #SUB2#
Shipman is defending against the submission attempts here by Xezeron.
Shipman tries to get to full guard but Xezeron has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximillian Xezeron dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harold Shipman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Shipman lands a nice looking body shot.
Shipman blocks a head kick by Xezeron.
Shipman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shipman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Xezeron has managed to clinch.
Shipman goes for a takedown attempt but Xezeron pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shipman swats away the attempt to clinch by Xezeron.
Shipman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Xezeron's waist but Xezeron gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shipman off to one side.
Xezeron changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Shipman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xezeron attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#TD2#
Xezeron closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Xezeron lands in his opponent's guard.
Shipman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Shipman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Xezeron is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Xezeron postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Xezeron throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shipman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Xezeron has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shipman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Xezeron sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shipman controls Xezeron momentarily but Xezeron frees himself.
Shipman keeping full guard, as Xezeron tries to pass. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shipman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shipman pulls Xezeron in close to his closed guard and prevents Xezeron from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shipman swats away the attempt to clinch by Xezeron.#TD#
Shipman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Xezeron's half guard.
Shipman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Xezeron tries to roll over but Shipman keeps him under control.
Xezeron keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Xezeron is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Shipman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Xezeron defends it well. #T3#
Shipman slips a nice elbow through Xezeron's hands, connecting with Xezeron's forehead.
Shipman passes into side control, despite Xezeron's attempt to control the position.
Shipman lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Shipman.
Shipman is looking to take a break and control but Xezeron is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maximillian Xezeron has got the better of the ground game so far.
Xezeron is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Xezeron is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Xezeron holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#SUB#
Shipman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shipman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Xezeron wants to control but Shipman postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Shipman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Shipman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Shipman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harold Shipman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Xezeron connects with an inside leg kick.
Shipman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#TD2#
Xezeron feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Xezeron pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shipman is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Shipman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Xezeron defends well.
Xezeron trying to control but Shipman is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Shipman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Xezeron doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Xezeron manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Xezeron trying to control but Shipman is working from the bottom. #T1#
Shipman wants to sweep here but Xezeron controlling him for the moment.
Xezeron tries to free his leg and advance position but Shipman is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Shipman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Xezeron defends it easily.
Xezeron forces his way into half guard.
Xezeron trying to control the action but Shipman is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Xezeron wants to work for an arm triangle but Shipman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shipman is trying to maintain the position but Xezeron is very close to passing his half guard.
Shipman is staying active underneath Xezeron, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shipman wants to get back to full guard.
Shipman is working hard here to advance position.
Xezeron winds up and cracks Shipman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shipman is looking to improve his position.
Shipman won't allow Xezeron to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Xezeron is trying to work for a kimura but Shipman is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shipman manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Xezeron wants to control from the top but Shipman keeps moving.
Shipman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Xezeron is looking for a triangle but Shipman pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Xezeron escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shipman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Xezeron keeping moving, preventing Shipman from controlling successfully.
Xezeron wants to sweep here but Shipman controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Shipman trying to control the position from guard on top but Xezeron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xezeron is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shipman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Xezeron's head.
Xezeron tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Xezeron is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shipman tries to free his leg and advance position but Xezeron is retaining full guard.
Shipman trying to control but Xezeron is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximillian Xezeron comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Xezeron 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximillian Xezeron!
Maximillian Xezeron managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Machiavelli Boutique, into his post fight interview.
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