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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Shepherd has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cutterlittle.
Cutterlittle lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cutterlittle on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A head kick from Cutterlittle lands but Shepherd takes it in his stride. #CUT2#
It looks like Freddie Shepherd has been cut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Shepherd crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cutterlittle - the referee stops the clock and Shepherd gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cutterlittle. Shepherd manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Crunch! Cutterlittle slams his shin into Shepherd's torso.
That kick from Cutterlittle tenderised Shepherd's leg. Shepherd is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cutterlittle fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shepherd has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Shepherd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shepherd misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shepherd misses with the ground and pound.
Cutterlittle wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Cutterlittle can't do much from the bottom here.
Cutterlittle tries to bench press Shepherd off him but Shepherd keeps the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Shepherd controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cutterlittle misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL2#
Cutterlittle takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Cutterlittle manages to break the clinch.
Cutterlittle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cutterlittle throws a half hearted mid kick.
As Cutterlittle tries to get set, Shepherd tries to push him back and clinch up but Cutterlittle manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Cutterlittle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shepherd could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cutterlittle looking to throw knees to the head but Shepherd is blocking nicely.
Cutterlittle tries to break the clinch but Shepherd is controlling the position.
Cutterlittle is trying to force a seperation but Shepherd has the dominant position.
Shepherd wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cutterlittle tries a knee to the head but Shepherd blocks it.
#T3#
Cutterlittle tries to circle away but Shepherd has him pinned against the cage.
Cutterlittle misses with an elbow strike.
Cutterlittle working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Cutterlittle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cutterlittle misses with a leg kick. #CL2#
Cutterlittle takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Cutterlittle breaks from the clinch.
Cutterlittle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cutterlittle lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cutterlittle throws a leg kick but Shepherd sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shepherd is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cutterlittle.
Cutterlittle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Shepherd drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cutterlittle looks winded!#T4#
Shepherd controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shepherd prevents Cutterlittle from getting back to his feet.
Cutterlittle working a defensive guard but Shepherd manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SU#
Shepherd decides to stand back up. Shepherd steps back and let's Cutterlittle get back to his feet.
Cutterlittle wants to clinch up but Shepherd keeps it at a distance.
Shepherd feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cutterlittle's calf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cutterlittle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shepherd avoids a kick to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Benadryl Cutterlittle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Freddie Shepherd's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Cutterlittle is looking to clinch but Shepherd is avoiding it.
Cutterlittle scores with a leg kick.
Cutterlittle tries to clinch but Shepherd moves out of range.
Shepherd seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cutterlittle is looking to chop away at Shepherd's legs.
Cutterlittle lands with a kick to the ribs.
#TD#
Shepherd scores with a takedown into Cutterlittle's guard.
Cutterlittle looking to control.
Cutterlittle trying to strike off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cutterlittle controls Shepherd momentarily but Shepherd frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cutterlittle holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Shepherd is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Shepherd decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cutterlittle, up you get!
Cutterlittle throws a head kick but Shepherd moves out of range.
Shepherd wants to clinch up but Cutterlittle keeps it at a distance.
Cutterlittle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shepherd tries to counter by clinching up but Cutterlittle breaks away and moves out of range.
Cutterlittle lands a head kick!
Cutterlittle throws a front kick that sends Shepherd stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Cutterlittle throws a sloppy head kick and Shepherd moves out of range easily.
Cutterlittle is breathing heavily.
Nice cross by Shepherd.
Cutterlittle throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Benadryl Cutterlittle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cutterlittle throws a head kick but Shepherd moves out of range.
Cutterlittle throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Shepherd moves into the clinch.
Cutterlittle tries to land knees in the clinch but Shepherd avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Shepherd lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shepherd slows the pace down in half guard. #SU#
Shepherd decides to stand up. #T3#
Shepherd has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cutterlittle.#TD#
Shepherd shoots in and gets a takedown into Cutterlittle's guard.#ES2#
Cutterlittle scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Cutterlittle throws a leg kick which misses Shepherd's front leg but catches the back leg as Shepherd tries to avoid it.
Cutterlittle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cutterlittle throws a head kick that misses.
Cutterlittle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shepherd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cutterlittle throws a head kick that misses.
Shepherd looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#TD#
Shepherd throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cutterlittle tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shepherd is in Cutterlittle's guard.
Cutterlittle wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Shepherd manages to pass to side control. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#REVB#
Shepherd is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Shepherd working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Shepherd.
Cutterlittle is looking to improve his position.
Shepherd slows the pace down in half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Benadryl Cutterlittle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Freddie Shepherd's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD#
Shepherd shoots in and gets a takedown into Cutterlittle's guard.
Shepherd is stalling in the full guard.
Cutterlittle is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cutterlittle is looking to stand back up but Shepherd counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cutterlittle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Cutterlittle kicks Shepherd off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Cutterlittle scores with a leg kick.
Shepherd blocks a head kick by Cutterlittle.
Cutterlittle lands with a slapping head kick.
Cutterlittle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shepherd avoids a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Cutterlittle clinches up with Shepherd and pushes him back against the cage.
Cutterlittle throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cutterlittle missing with knees to the body.
Come on Shepherd - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD#
Shepherd decides to pull guard.
Shepherd might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cutterlittle stopping the sweep attempt from Shepherd.#ES#
Shepherd has his feet on Cutterlittle's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Shepherd will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cutterlittle - that will leave a mark!
Cutterlittle fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Shepherd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cutterlittle throws a body kick that misses.
Shepherd checks the leg kick.
Cutterlittle misses with a head kick.
Cutterlittle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shepherd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shepherd blocks a head kick by Cutterlittle.
#CL#
Shepherd gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cutterlittle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#TD#
Shepherd turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Freddie Shepherd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Cutterlittle's face as Shepherd controls the position. #T3#
Shepherd working the ground and pound from side control.#SU#
Shepherd decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Shepherd connects with a crisp jab. #TD#
Cutterlittle gets caught flat footed, as Shepherd shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Shepherd working some strikes from top position.
Cutterlittle wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Shepherd manages to pass to side control.
Cutterlittle looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T4#
Shepherd lands with a punch from half guard.
Benadryl Cutterlittle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Still in half guard, Shepherd seems content to control.
Shepherd drops an elbow to the side of Cutterlittle's head.
Shepherd takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Freddie Shepherd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cutterlittle is looking to escape.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Freddie Shepherd.
I think Cutterlittle has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benadryl Cutterlittle!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Shepherd drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sims looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Sims looking for a sweep. Not yet Sims, not yet. #SUB2#
Shepherd got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sims has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shepherd has managed to get both his arms back between Sims's legs - danger averted.
Shepherd looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shepherd could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Shepherd's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepherd throwing strikes from guard but Sims blocks nicely.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Los Angeles inform us that Sims has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1##SUB2#
Sims working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shepherd doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Sims is tightening it up a little... Shepherd has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Shepherd reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Shepherd taps out! Nice BJJ there by Sims!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Collin Sims!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Cupido fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cupido stuns Shepherd with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cupido looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cupido misses with a double jab.
Cupido is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shepherd throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cupido's waist but Cupido gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shepherd off to one side.
Cupido swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cupido misses with a wild combination.
Cupido throws a one two combo.
#CUT2#
It looks like Freddie Shepherd has been cut.
Shepherd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cupido throws a series of punches but Shepherd avoids them all with ease.
Cupido ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shepherd is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Cupido lands a left and a right that send Shepherd crashing to the mat, dazed. Cupido thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Shepherd is rocked!
Shawn Jr Cupido seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shepherd backs away from a small jab... but Cupido lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Shepherd crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Cupido with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Shawn Jr Cupido!
After the fight, Shawn Jr Cupido was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Shepherd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shepherd tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Escamilla defends well and Shepherd ends up having to push Escamilla into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Escamilla fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shepherd sprawls well initially but Escamilla persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Escamilla missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shepherd keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Escamilla trying to advance position but Shepherd counters by regaining guard.
Shepherd might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Escamilla postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Escamilla seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escamilla is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1##SUB#
Shepherd is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Escamilla is aware though and is defending well.
Escamilla passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Escamilla is working for a kimura but Shepherd is defending it quite comfortably.
Shepherd could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Escamilla content to control rather than advance. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Escamilla prevents Shepherd from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escamilla is nestled in close to Shepherd, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shepherd wants to stand back up but Escamilla manages to pass into side control.
Escamilla wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shepherd keeps working.
Escamilla connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Shepherd some visible discomfort.
#T3##SU2#
Escamilla stands up. #TD2#
Escamilla scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Shepherd is breathing heavily.
Shepherd is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Escamilla decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Shepherd shoots in looking for a takedown but Escamilla manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shepherd's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Escamilla is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Escamilla stalks Shepherd and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shepherd's face. Shepherd staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
It looks like Freddie Shepherd has been cut.#TD2#
Escamilla drives through with a takedown into Shepherd's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escamilla lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Escamilla is in close to Shepherd's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Shepherd is wriggling around but Escamilla manages to pass to half guard.
Escamilla is nestled in close to Shepherd, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Escamilla seems to be working for a kimura but Shepherd defends the submission attempt.
Escamilla with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Escamilla looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Escamilla wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shepherd keeps working.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Escamilla dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Freddie Shepherd's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Shepherd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Escamilla.
Shepherd checks the leg kick nicely there.
Escamilla wants to clinch.#CL#
Shepherd gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Escamilla has picked Shepherd up - he's going for a ride! Escamilla dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Shepherd is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Escamilla is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shepherd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Escamilla working the head and body with strikes.
Shepherd is trying to stand back up but Escamilla is controlling him
#SU2#
Escamilla decides to return to a standing position.
The fighters circle, before Escamilla throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Shepherd's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Escamilla lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Rob Escamilla!
After the fight, Rob Escamilla was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Chin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chin staying out of range there.
Chin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shepherd tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice jab there from Chin. #CUT2#
It looks like Freddie Shepherd has been cut.
Chin digs a good body shot into Shepherd's ribs.
Shepherd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chin scores with a jab to the head.
Shepherd with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shepherd shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chin as he avoids it easily.
Chin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Chin finds it's way through Shepherd's defenses.
Shepherd could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
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!#TD#
Shepherd gets a takedown into half guard.
Shepherd wants to control but Chin is keeping him busy.
Chin keeping hold of Shepherd's head, controlling as best he can. #T1#
Shepherd is trying to control. Chin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chin moves into full guard.
Shepherd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shepherd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chin wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU#
Shepherd stands up from Chin's guard - Shepherd perhaps looking for a knockout.
Chin cracks a nice hook into Shepherd's ribs.
Shepherd walks into a straight right hand from Chin.
Chin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Good standup being displayed there by Chin as he connects with a hook.
Grey Chin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shepherd has a takedown stuffed.
A countering left hand to the body from Chin misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddie Shepherd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shepherd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shepherd takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shepherd is breathing heavily.
Chin lands a jab to Shepherd's midsection.
Chin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Chin scores with a shot to the body.
Shepherd throws a leg kick
and Chin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shepherd walks into a jab.
Chin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shepherd had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into p�t�.#TD2#
Chin gets a double leg takedown into Shepherd's guard.
Chin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chin passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
Chin happy to just control the position for now.
Chin is continuing to stall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Grey Chin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Freddie Shepherd's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Chin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD#
Shepherd shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shepherd showed some decent athleticism there.
Chin controlling the position well.
Chin is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chin is doing well to control the position and prevent Shepherd from advancing to side control.#T1#
Shepherd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chin keeps working.
Shepherd thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shepherd controlling the pace.
Chin is trying to get back to full guard.
Shepherd is looking to take a break and control but Chin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chin is holding on to half guard well.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheers as Chin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shepherd doesn't seem phased though.
Chin stuns Shepherd with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Chin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chin.#TD#
Shepherd manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chin on his heels. He'll look to pass Chin's guard now, I'm sure.
Chin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Shepherd might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shepherd throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shepherd is one step ahead there.
Chin controlling the position.#T3#
Chin wants to improve his position but instead Shepherd has moved into half guard.
Shepherd missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chin is concentrating on defense, preventing Shepherd from advancing position.
Shepherd prevents Chin from improving his position.
Freddie Shepherd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shepherd throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Chin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grey Chin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chin connects with a body shot that sends Shepherd's belly button to the back.
Chin jabs Shepherd to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shepherd stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chin throws a head kick but Shepherd moves out of range.
Chin scores with a jab to the body.
Chin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Shepherd enables Chin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shepherd manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Grey Chin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Freddie Shepherd's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Chin cracks Shepherd with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shepherd drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shepherd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shepherd. Shepherd circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chin scores with a hook to the body. Shepherd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chin lands a right hook to the body.
Chin jabs at Shepherd's body.
Chin lands with a shot to the body.
Shepherd takes one on the button.
Shepherd takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shepherd.
Chin connects with a body shot that sends Shepherd's belly button to the back.
Chin moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Chin lands with an overhand left.
Shepherd takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC2#
Shepherd is rocked!
Chin lands a lovely overhand right.
Oh Shepherd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shepherd gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Chin gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grey Chin!
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Date: May 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Shepherd misses with a straight left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ebersole looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shepherd throws a hook to the side of Ebersole's head but Ebersole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shepherd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ebersole wants to counter the offense by Shepherd and move into the clinch position.
Ebersole blocks the body kick.
Shepherd really is a fat lump.
Ebersole tries to clinch there but Shepherd circles away.
Shepherd tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ebersole manages to circle out of the way.#TD#
Shepherd gets the takedown into side control.
Shepherd controlling the position from side mount.
Ebersole looks to move to half guard but instead Shepherd has passed into mount! Damn!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepherd moves to the back. #T1#
Ebersole just trying to survive but Shepherd is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Shepherd loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Ebersole hold on?
Shepherd has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ebersole's body.
Shepherd lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Shepherd.
#T2#
Shepherd is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Ebersole up.
Ebersole can't escape the position.
Shepherd lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Ebersole hold on?!
Good control from Shepherd.
Shepherd scores with punches to the body.
Shepherd controls the position.
Shepherd scores with punches to the body.
Shepherd lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #T3#
Ebersole is trapped and Shepherd is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Shepherd gets his hands free as Ebersole looks to control.
Shepherd lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Ebersole hold on?!
Ebersole is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Shepherd.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shepherd's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Shepherd scores with strikes from the back.
Shepherd is punishing Ebersole with strikes - can he finish him?!
Shepherd scores with punches to the body.
Shepherd has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ebersole tries to roll but Shepherd sticks to his back.
Ebersole looks winded!
Shepherd controls the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddie Shepherd dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ebersole wants to clinch.
Ebersole connects with a high kick.
Ebersole leaves Shepherd with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shepherd fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ebersole scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Shepherd throws Ebersole to one side and escapes!#T1#
A head kick misses from Ebersole. #TD#
Ebersole gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ebersole is breathing heavily.
Shepherd stays in close to Ebersole's body and controls the position.
Shepherd scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shepherd lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shepherd sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Shepherd landing some decent shots from guard. #SU#
Shepherd stands and steps away. Ebersole gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Shepherd gets a clinch. #TD2#
Ebersole gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES#
Shepherd manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ebersole gets underhooks to prevent Shepherd's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddie Shepherd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shepherd stalls. #TD#
Shepherd jumps into guard, dragging Ebersole to the mat.
#T3#
Shepherd working a defensive guard here.
Ebersole looking to sit in guard and control but Shepherd gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Shepherd is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shepherd distracts Ebersole with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SU#
Shepherd gets to his feet - Ebersole follows without any prompting. #T4#
Shepherd closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ebersole circles away.#CL#
Shepherd fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ebersole, pushing him back against the cage.
Ebersole will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shepherd up against the cage.
Ebersole throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD#
Shepherd jumps into guard, dragging Ebersole to the mat.
#ES#
Shepherd manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddie Shepherd dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shepherd shoots in but Ebersole avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shepherd throws a jab when Ebersole was well out of range.
Shepherd missing with a left hand there. Ebersole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shepherd fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ebersole avoids it really well and circles away.
Shepherd throws a sloppy head kick and Ebersole moves out of range easily.
Ebersole tries to close the distance and clinch but Shepherd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepherd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ebersole doesn't manage to clinch there - Shepherd circles away.
Ian Ebersole is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Shepherd closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ebersole did well to prevent Shepherd getting side control.
Shepherd thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1##SU#
Shepherd stands up out of the half guard. #CL2#
Ebersole closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shepherd letting Ebersole take a breather here.
Ebersole takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ebersole stalling the fight.
Shepherd goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ebersole prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddie Shepherd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ebersole is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
Shepherd looking for a takedown.
Ebersole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shepherd dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ebersole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shepherd's elbow.
Ebersole just leaning against Shepherd, taking a breather.
Shepherd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ebersole can do to turn this around?
Ebersole wants to break free but Shepherd has control.
#TD2#
Ebersole pulls guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ebersole can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Shepherd is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shepherd seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ebersole for as long as he can get away with.
Ebersole tries to strike from the bottom.
Ebersole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shepherd is one step ahead there.
Shepherd seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shepherd scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ebersole wants to get back to his feet but Shepherd passes into half guard.
Shepherd stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ebersole is looking for a sweep. Shepherd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Freddie Shepherd.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shepherd, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddie Shepherd!
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Speed drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Shepherd could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Speed trying to control the action but Shepherd is working from the bottom.
Shepherd gets back to half guard.
Speed trying to control from half guard but Shepherd is working away.
Shepherd is pressing down on Speed's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Shepherd wriggles free and stands up. #TD2#
Speed decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Shepherd manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Speed is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shepherd is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Speed drops back, looking for a kneebar! Shepherd looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Shepherd looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Shepherd! #REVR#
Shepherd remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Speed's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Speed tries to bench press Shepherd off him but Shepherd keeps the position.
Shepherd is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Speed's shoulder. That is not cool.
Speed wants to get back to his feet.
Shepherd grinds an elbow into Speed's temple.
Shepherd controlling the position from side mount. #T3#
Shepherd connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Speed some visible discomfort.
Speed is being controlled here.
Speed tries to improve position but can't.
Speed is letting Shepherd control him for a moment.
Speed struggling a bit here.
Speed tries to escape but Shepherd is in control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Speed looks winded!#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Speed gets caught napping as Shepherd dives in and scores a takedown. Speed manages to retain guard.
Shepherd is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shepherd postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shepherd engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Speed is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddie Shepherd dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Shepherd drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shepherd slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shepherd working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Speed wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Shepherd is now in half guard.
Shepherd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Speed can do to turn this around?
Still in half guard, Shepherd seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speed wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Shepherd seems content to control.#T1#
Shepherd prevents Speed from standing back up.
Shepherd landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Freddie Shepherd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shepherd seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shepherd thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shepherd seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shepherd with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shepherd throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Shepherd closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Speed quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shepherd lands a nice short elbow.
Shepherd scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shepherd has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shepherd is thwarting Speed's attempts to control the position.
Shepherd seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Speed is trying to get back to full guard.
Speed is breathing heavily.#T3#
Still in half guard, Shepherd seems content to control.
Speed is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shepherd scores with a couple of nice shots.#SU#
Shepherd stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD2#
Speed closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Shepherd throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Super Speed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Shepherd has closed the distance and engaged Speed in a clinch.
#T4##TD#
Shepherd gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Speed wants to control but Shepherd is keeping busy.
Shepherd not doing much here.
Shepherd working Speed over with strikes.
Shepherd lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Speed is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Shepherd there.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddie Shepherd dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Speed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shepherd.#TD2#
Speed closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shepherd did well to prevent Speed getting side control.#ES#
Shepherd kicks Speed off and gets back to his feet.#CL#
Shepherd gets a clinch. #TD2#
Speed gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Shepherd kicks Speed off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Speed tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Shepherd takes the fight into the clinch.
Speed throws a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
Speed is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Shepherd can't fight it off and eventually Speed manages to take the fight to the floor. Shepherd looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Shepherd wriggles free and stands up.
Speed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##TD2#
Speed shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Shepherd has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Speed is on him like a limpet, forcing Shepherd back against the cage.#TD#
Shepherd is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Speed can't fight it off and eventually Shepherd manages to take the fight to the floor. Speed looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shepherd controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Shepherd's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SU#
Shepherd stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Shepherd gets caught napping as Speed dives in and scores a takedown. Shepherd manages to retain guard.#ES#
Shepherd pushes Speed off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T3#
Good shot there by Shepherd.
Good shot there by Shepherd.
Shepherd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shepherd misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Shepherd shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Shepherd was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Shepherd working the head and body with strikes.
The referee asks Shepherd politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Shepherd prefers to stall for the moment though.#T4#
Speed takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Shepherd controlling from side mount.
Shepherd scoring with punches from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Freddie Shepherd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shepherd has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddie Shepherd!
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Date: Apr 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Alexander lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT2#
It looks like Freddie Shepherd has been cut.
Shepherd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alexander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Alexander bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Shepherd throws Alexander to one side and escapes!
Shepherd could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Alexander shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shepherd manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Alexander seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Alexander scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Shepherd is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alexander is controlling him.
Shepherd keeping moving, preventing Alexander from controlling successfully.
Alexander stopping the sweep attempt from Shepherd.#ES#
Shepherd has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Alexander has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Alexander has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Shepherd uses from the top position.
Shepherd might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shepherd stopping the sweep attempt from Alexander.
Shepherd trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alexander wants to stand up but Shepherd is controlling him. #T2#
Shepherd controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shepherd wants to control from the top but Alexander keeps moving.
Alexander wants to hit a switch here but Shepherd passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Alexander there!
Alexander prevents Shepherd from taking his back.#T3#
Shepherd content just to control the position here.
Alexander doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Shepherd lands a big elbow.
Alexander is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alexander is in a horrible position here. Shepherd smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Alexander holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Shepherd tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T4#
Alexander blocking the ground and pound.
Poor strikes thrown by Shepherd there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Shepherd fails to take his opponent's back.
Shepherd trying to control but Alexander is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shepherd looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shepherd forces the positional change into back control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddie Shepherd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Freddie Shepherd's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Alexander feints and as Shepherd raises his hands in defense, Alexander changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shepherd being controlled here, momentarily.
Shepherd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alexander is one step ahead there.
Alexander wants to control from the top but Shepherd keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Alexander won't allow Shepherd to get back to his feet.
Alexander's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexander prevents Shepherd from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Aidan Alexander is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Alexander shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Alexander was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Shepherd sneaks back into half guard.
Alexander prevents Shepherd from standing back up.
#T2#
Still in half guard, Alexander seems content to control.
Alexander trying to control from Shepherd's half guard. Shepherd has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Alexander wants to control from the top but Shepherd keeps moving.
Shepherd wants to stand but Alexander is controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Freddie Shepherd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shepherd throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Alexander scores with a takedown into Shepherd's guard.
Alexander trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shepherd's guard.
Alexander must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Alexander trying to control but Shepherd is working from the bottom.
Alexander stops Shepherd from standing up.
Alexander trying to control the position from guard on top but Shepherd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexander looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alexander wants to pass the guard but Shepherd is keeping the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shepherd has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Alexander has passed into side control.
Shepherd manages to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alexander wants to control but Shepherd is keeping him busy.
Shepherd tries to roll over but Alexander keeps him under control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Aidan Alexander showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Freddie Shepherd's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Alexander manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shepherd on his heels. He'll look to pass Shepherd's guard now, I'm sure.
Shepherd is looking to stand back up but Alexander counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Shepherd. #REVR#
Alexander wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shepherd keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Alexander is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Shepherd still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Shepherd has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Shepherd happy to just control the position for now. #T1#
Alexander tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Alexander seems a little lost for a moment, as Shepherd dominates the positioning.
You can see the frustration on Alexander's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shepherd wants to control for a moment but Alexander uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Alexander trying to control but Shepherd postures up.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alexander has his hands clasped together around Shepherd's back. He's all about the action.
Alexander throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Alexander trying to control here.
Alexander trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Shepherd manages to pass to mount!
#T3#
Shepherd fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Shepherd looking to control but Alexander is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alexander tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shepherd tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Alexander is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Poor strikes thrown by Shepherd there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Shepherd moves to the back position. #T4#
Shepherd trying to control momentarily.
Shepherd really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Alexander.
Shepherd lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Alexander hold on?!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alexander wants to escape the position.
Shepherd scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Alexander is looking for a way out.
And that's the end of the fight!
Freddie Shepherd showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shepherd has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddie Shepherd!
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