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Event:
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Date: Sep 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Hun avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shepard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hun goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Shepard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hun comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hun's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shepard under the eye.#CUT#It looks like Duncan Shepard has been cut.
A jab from Shepard misses.
Hun is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've been told by Hun's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shepard misses with a combination
enabling Hun to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepard misses the shot to the body.
Shepard sizes up Hun with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hun has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T1#
Hun throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shepard scores with a nice right hand.
Shepard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shepard has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hun.
Shepard has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Shepard throws a series of punches but Hun avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Hun on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shepard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shepard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hun misses with a body shot.
Hun scores with a nice head shot.
Shepard throws an off balance right hand
#KD#
and Hun counters with a nice right hand that sends Shepard toppling to the canvas! Shepard scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hun finish him?!#ROC#Shepard is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Duncan Shepard's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shepard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Hun tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shepard is still on wobbly legs! Can Hun finish him?#T2#
Shepard misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from Hun on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hun lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Shepard - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Hun!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Attila Hun!
A victorious Attila Hun thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Oliveira vs Davis - Money # 18
Date: Aug 27, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hakansson.
Shepard manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Shepard trying to control here.
Hakansson not doing much here.
Shepard pushes Hakansson off looking to stand but Hakansson dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shepard trying to control here.
Hakansson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakansson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shepard tries to kick Hakansson off but Hakansson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Shepard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hakansson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hakansson's back!#T1#
Hakansson wants to control his opponent's hands but Shepard gets his hands free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Hakansson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T2#
Hakansson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hakansson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shepard is working away from the top position though.
Shepard controlling the pace.
Hakansson controlling the position for now.
Hakansson tries to get to full guard but Shepard has control of the leg.
Shepard performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3##SUB2#
Hakansson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shepard pulls his head out easily.
Shepard is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Shepard tries to stand and escape but Hakansson is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hakansson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shepard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hakansson.#CL#
Shepard rushes Hakansson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hakansson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shepard after a bit of a struggle.
Hakansson looking for a takedown.
A short right from Shepard. #T4#
Hakansson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shepard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Duncan Shepard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Hakansson.
Shepard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hakansson has Shepard pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shepard manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shepard gets through Hakansson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shepard scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Shepard.
Shepard taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
I was talking to Shepard's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hakansson has Shepard pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shepard manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shepard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Hakansson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hakansson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shepard circles away.
Shepard defending well as Hakansson loads up on a big left hand.
Shepard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hakansson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Hakansson tries to keep at a distance but Shepard has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hakansson takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Shepard breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Shepard moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Shepard dominated that round.
That's time! Shepard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hakansson swings for the body but Shepard moves out of range.
Shepard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hakansson.
Duncan Shepard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Shepard forces Hakansson back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Hakansson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hakansson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shepard.
Hakansson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shepard lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hakansson defending well as Shepard loads up on a big left hand.
Hakansson closes the distance and clinches up with Shepard, looking for a takedown. Hakansson pushes Shepard against the cage but Shepard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jack Hakansson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Shepard clinches.
Shepard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shepard lands a nice uppercut.
Shepard stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shepard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shepard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice 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!
Hakansson wants a takedown but no success here.
Duncan Shepard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Hakansson.
Shepard lands a hook that snaps the head of Hakansson backwards.
Shepard lands a hook that snaps the head of Hakansson backwards. #T1#
Hakansson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shepard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Duncan Shepard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shepard is pushing Hakansson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shepard prevents the takedown attempt.
Shepard scores with a shoulder strike.
Shepard lands a hook that snaps the head of Hakansson backwards.
Hakansson tries to pull guard but Shepard won't allow it.
#BC#
Shepard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Duncan Shepard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Hakansson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shepard to the mat! Shepard manages to get full guard.
Shepard controls Hakansson momentarily but Hakansson frees himself.
Shepard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hakansson can do to turn this around?
Shepard is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hakansson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shepard swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Shepard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shepard is adopting a defensive guard.
Hakansson postures up.
Hakansson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hakansson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Hakansson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hakansson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shepard circles away.#CL#
Shepard moves into the clinch successfully.
Shepard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hakansson backwards.
Hakansson takes a shot to the head.
Shepard lands a nice uppercut.
Shepard lands a body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Shepard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hakansson.
Shepard lands a shoulder strike.
Shepard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hakansson backwards.
Shepard scores with a shoulder strike.
Shepard lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shepard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shepard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shepard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hakansson is breathing heavily.
Shepard is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC2#
Hakansson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hakansson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hakansson needs to keep his hands up - Shepard had a free shot at his head there.
Shepard is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Shepard shuts the power down on Hakansson. Lights out, game over! Shepard is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Duncan Shepard!
During a confident post fight interview, Duncan Shepard thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Goodman vs Oliveira Money #15
Date: Aug 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Nainggolan slips a straight right by Shepard.
Shepard has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Shepard swings widly with a right hand
and Nainggolan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nainggolan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#It looks like Duncan Shepard has been cut.
Shepard misses with a hook.
Nainggolan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nainggolan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shepard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nainggolan.
Nainggolan cracks Shepard with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nainggolan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shepard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nainggolan.
Shepard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nainggolan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
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!
Shepard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nainggolan.
Shepard with the counter takedown but Nainggolan avoids it easily.
Nainggolan swings for the body but Shepard moves out of range.
A combination from Shepard does no damage.
Nainggolan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shepard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shepard misses with a body shot.
Shepard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nainggolan.
Shepard feints the counter takedown.
Shepard looks to land a left hand but Nainggolan moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Nainggolan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Shepard misses with a double jab.
Nainggolan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nainggolan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shepard misses with a left hand
and Nainggolan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shepard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nainggolan throws a jab but it's blocked by Shepard.
Shepard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nainggolan ducks under a wild hook from Shepard.
Shepard walks into a left hand.
Shepard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nainggolan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nainggolan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shepard.
Shepard lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nainggolan ducks under a wild hook from Shepard.
Nainggolan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nainggolan staying out of range there.
Nainggolan lands with an overhand left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nainggolan, as that shot connected.
Shepard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nainggolan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Nainggolan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nainggolan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Shepard connects with a body shot that sends Nainggolan's belly button to the back.
Shepard throws an overhand right that lands on Nainggolan's shoulder, as Nainggolan tries to avoid the shot.
Nainggolan lands a nice shot that snaps Shepard's head back.
#ROC#Shepard is rocked!
Shepard looks up at the clock. Bad move! Nainggolan lands a right hand from hell, dropping Shepard. Nainggolan pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pangeran Nainggolan!
A very excited looking Pangeran Nainggolan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Harlan vs Plex - Money - #13
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Shepard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murdok works over Shepard's head and body with a nice combination.
A combination from Murdok does no damage.
Shepard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shepard misses the shot to the body.
Shepard looks to land a left hand but Murdok moved out of range nicely.
Murdok throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matt Murdok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murdok drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#It looks like Matt Murdok has been cut.
Murdok misses with a series of wild punches.
Murdok wants to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Murdok.
Shepard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Murdok staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shepard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murdok.
Murdok throws out a counter right but Shepard avoids it with no problem.
Shepard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murdok.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shepard just misses with a punch to the body.
Shepard thuds his right hand into Murdok's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shepard with a hook.
Shepard avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Murdok dodges the punch combination from Shepard.
Murdok closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Murdok blocks a jab.
Shepard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shepard lands with a cross.
Murdok tries to bum rush Shepard with a series of wild strikes but Shepard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murdok misses with a two punch combination.
Shepard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murdok is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shepard throws the left hand but Murdok avoids the punch easily.
Murdok connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shepard is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Shepard lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shepard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murdok's hands.
Murdok shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shepard as he avoids it easily.
Shepard throws a hook but Murdok avoids it easily.
Murdok misses with a takedown attempt - Shepard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shepard attempts a counter takedown but Murdok avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Murdok throws a right and a left that Shepard avoids nicely.
Murdok slips a straight right by Shepard.
Shepard misses with a straight left.
Murdok misses with the combination.
Murdok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shepard.
Some wild striking there from Shepard.
Shepard misses with a hook.#CL2#
Murdok moves into the clinch.
Shepard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shepard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murdok throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short left from Shepard. #BC#
Shepard breaks the clinch.
Murdok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shepard.
Murdok is looking to clinch.
Shepard looks to land a right hand but Murdok moved out of range.#T3#
Shepard misses with a hook. Murdok ducked under it nicely.
Shepard scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice defenses there by Shepard.
Shepard tries to counter with a takedown but Murdok is quick to defend against it.
Shepard is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Murdok moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Murdok lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shepard misses with a looping right.
Murdok throws a nice looking combination but Shepard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shepard tests Murdok's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shepard is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shepard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murdok is looking for the big counter here.
Murdok rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shepard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shepard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shepard throws a hook but Murdok avoids it easily.
Murdok swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Shepard counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shepard.
We've been informed that Murdok has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shepard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shepard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Murdok is looking to stand up but Shepard isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Murdok is trying to control the position but Shepard postures up.
Shepard sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Shepard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Murdok's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Murdok slips a jab from Shepard.
Murdok has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shepard finds it's way round the side to connect with Murdok's head.
Murdok tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shepard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shepard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slow jab from Shepard misses its intended target.
Shepard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murdok.
The fighters circling - Shepard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murdok smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Murdok misses with the combination.
Shepard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Murdok tries to clinch but Shepard is having none of it.
Shepard throws a lazy right hand but Murdok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Shepard misses the target.
Shepard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murdok throws a series of punches but Shepard moves out of range.
Shepard looks to land a combination. Murdok sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murdok will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murdok misses with a two punch combination.
#T1#
Murdok slips under a jab from Shepard.
Shepard cracks Murdok with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shepard dodges the punch combination from Murdok.
Murdok takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shepard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice shot by Shepard.
Murdok misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murdok goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shepard misses with a series of wild punches.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shepard checks a leg kick.
Murdok shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shepard but Shepard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shepard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Duncan Shepard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Murdok does no damage. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Shepard drops Murdok with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Murdok looks back up at him and smiles so Shepard waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Murdok is rocked!
Shepard slips a jab and a cross from Murdok.
Murdok is still on wobbly legs! Can Shepard finish him?
Murdok is breathing heavily.
Shepard connects with a body shot.
Shepard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shepard lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Murdok up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Shepard from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Murdok's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Duncan Shepard!
A victorious Duncan Shepard thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Alvarez vs Daan - Money - #10
Date: Jun 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Stepanov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stepanov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Stepanov moves away from the strike by Shepard.
Stepanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shepard avoids it really well and circles away.
Shepard throws a hook but Stepanov avoids it easily.
Stepanov avoids the body shot from Shepard.
Boryenka Stepanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Stepanov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stepanov wants to pass to mount but Shepard is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shepard trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stepanov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shepard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stepanov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Stepanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shepard keeps working.
Stepanov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shepard tries to roll over but Stepanov keeps him under control.
Shepard holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Shepard has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at PWNAGE Elite Dojo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Shepard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shepard regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Stepanov.
Shepard has control of Stepanov's left arm, preventing Stepanov from doing any damage. #T2#
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.
Stepanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stepanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stepanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Shepard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shepard keeping full guard, as Stepanov tries to pass.
Shepard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stepanov.
Stepanov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shepard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stepanov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shepard drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stepanov defends it well.
Stepanov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shepard swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boryenka Stepanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shepard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stepanov.
Shepard throws the left hand but Stepanov avoids the punch easily.
Shepard stuffs the takedown attempt from Stepanov. Stepanov gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stepanov drops his hands momentarily and Shepard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3##TD#
Stepanov drives through with a takedown into Shepard's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shepard keeping full guard, as Stepanov tries to pass.
Shepard looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shepard is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Stepanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shepard trying to control but Stepanov is working from the bottom.
Stepanov keeping full guard, as Shepard tries to pass.
Stepanov wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Shepard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stepanov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shepard has managed to get both his arms back between Stepanov's legs - danger averted.
Shepard content to stall in guard here.
Stepanov 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.#T4#
Stepanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Stepanov, not yet.
Shepard wants to control from the top but Stepanov keeps moving.
Stepanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shepard is one step ahead there.
Stepanov keeping moving, preventing Shepard from controlling successfully.
Shepard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stepanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stepanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Stepanov, not yet.
Stepanov wants to improve his position but instead Shepard has moved into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Shepard dominated that round.
That's time! Stepanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Stepanov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shepard to the ground. Stepanov is now in Shepard's guard.
Stepanov wants to pass the guard but Shepard is keeping the position.
Stepanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stepanov trying to control but Shepard is working from the bottom.
Stepanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stepanov advances position into side control!
An elbow from Stepanov crashes against the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The strikes coming from Stepanov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Shepard is trying to control Stepanov's posture but Stepanov avoids it.
Stepanov working the head and body with strikes.
Shepard is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Shepard can't do much from the bottom here.
Stepanov is putting a hurting on Shepard here, landing some big shots from side control.
Shepard can't do much from the bottom here.
Stepanov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Shepard is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Stepanov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Stepanov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Stepanov scoring with punches and elbows.
Stepanov scoring with punches from side control.
Stepanov tries to score with some ground and pound. Shepard controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Stepanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shepard can do to turn this around?
Shepard parries the strikes from Stepanov easily there. Stepanov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Shepard to escape.
Shepard struggling a bit here.
Stepanov scoring with punches from side control. #T2#
Shepard takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Stepanov throws a strike aimed at the side of Shepard's head but Shepard avoids it well.
Stepanov tries to advance to mount but Shepard denies him.
Stepanov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Shepard!
Stepanov breaks from Shepard's wrist control and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stepanov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Stepanov throwing strikes here but Shepard is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Stepanov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Stepanov raining down shots from the mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Stepanov there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Shepard avoids a series of strikes thrown by Stepanov.
#T3#
Stepanov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Stepanov trying to control but Shepard is having none of it.
Stepanov throwing strikes here but Shepard is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The referee warns Shepard that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Stepanov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Boryenka Stepanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shepard keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stepanov landing strikes from the mount and Shepard is in trouble!
Stepanov loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Shepard scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Stepanov land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Stepanov stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boryenka Stepanov!
Boryenka Stepanov 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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Event:
Davis vs Oliveira - Money - #7
Date: May 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Shepard lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#It looks like Soul Plan has been cut.
Shepard moves out of range of the body kick.
Shepard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Plan walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Shepard! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Duncan Shepard! |
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Event:
Lights vs Davis - Money #4
Date: Apr 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Shepard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hunter on the side of the head.
Shepard walks into a jab.
Shepard jabs at Hunter's body.
Hunter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hunter dodges the punch combination from Shepard.
Shepard fails to land with a series of punches.
Shepard dances in with a quick combination. Hunter is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Shepard snaps Hunter's head back. Hunter stumbles backwards against the cage. Shepard steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Hunter's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Hunter just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Duncan Shepard! |
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