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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colin Sheppard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Pitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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230 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Colin Sheppard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brad Pitt!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitt closes the distance and clinches up with Sheppard, looking for a takedown. Pitt pushes Sheppard against the cage but Sheppard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pitt closes the distance and clinches.
Pitt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pitt ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pitt no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sheppard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sheppard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pitt is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Sheppard presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Pitt's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pitt drags the fight down to the ground.
Pitt managing to control the position.
Pitt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sheppard is one step ahead there.
Pitt working for a triangle but Sheppard defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheppard won't allow Pitt to sweep him here.
Sheppard is looking to work some ground and pound but Pitt has wrist control.
Pitt throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Pitt has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sheppard has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Sheppard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pitt has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Sheppard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sheppard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sheppard darts in looking for a takedown but Pitt gets double underhooks and turns Sheppard into the cage.
Pitt tries to break the clinch but Sheppard is controlling the position.
Pitt tries to pull guard but Sheppard won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheppard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pitt moves into the clinch.
Sheppard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sheppard dives in and grabs Pitt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pitt pushes down on Sheppard's head and hops out.
Sheppard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colin Sheppard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Sheppard. No joy for Pitt on that attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Pitt as Sheppard shoots in.
Pitt shoots for a takedown but Sheppard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pitt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sheppard fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitt gets a clinch.
Pitt wants a takedown.
Pitt working hard to break the clinch.
Sheppard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pitt throws a head kick but Sheppard moves out of range.
Pitt manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sheppard on his heels. He'll look to pass Sheppard's guard now, I'm sure.
Pitt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pitt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheppard working a defensive guard here.
Pitt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sheppard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pitt controlling from the top position.
Pitt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pitt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Pitt dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pitt tries to land a front kick but Sheppard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sheppard has managed to clinch.
Sheppard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sheppard breaks from the clinch.
Pitt fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Pitt. No joy for Sheppard on that attempt.
Sheppard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pitt.
Pitt rushes Sheppard and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sheppard wants to break free but Pitt has control.
Pitt pulls Sheppard into guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Pitt. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Pitt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sheppard throws a strike but Pitt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sheppard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pitt defends well.
Pitt gets to his feet - Sheppard follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitt instigates a clinch.
Sheppard is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pitt is defending well.
Pitt pulls guard successfully.
Pitt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sheppard is one step ahead there.
Sheppard wants to stand but Pitt is controlling his posture from full guard.
Pitt is adopting a defensive guard.
Sheppard postures up in Pitt's guard and throws a big left but Pitt blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sheppard is aware though and is defending well.
Pitt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sheppard manages to get himself to full guard.
Sheppard looking to control.
Pitt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pitt is pushing down on Sheppard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sheppard is fighting to maintain full guard but Pitt has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sheppard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pitt on the ground.
Pitt uses his free foot to push down on Sheppard's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sheppard.
Pitt thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Brad Pitt has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitt thowing shots but they're missing.
Pitt jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sheppard manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Pitt in side control, throwing shots but Sheppard defends.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pitt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sheppard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Pitt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sheppard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Pitt scores with a one two! Sheppard had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Colin Sheppard has been cut.
Sheppard wants to clinch up but Pitt keeps it at a distance.
Pitt clinches up with Sheppard and pushes him back against the cage.
Pitt leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pitt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pitt tries to break free but Sheppard pushes him back against the cage.
Pitt fails to pull guard.
Pitt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Colin Sheppard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Pitt.
Pitt tries to break free but Sheppard pushes him back against the cage.
Pitt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sheppard's elbow.
Sheppard is looking to break free of the clinch but Pitt has double underhooks.
Sheppard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pitt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheppard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pitt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sheppard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pitt takes the fight into the clinch.
Pitt tries to pull guard but Sheppard won't allow it.
Pitt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sheppard walks away with a smile on his face. Pitt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pitt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sheppard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brad Pitt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pitt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sheppards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pitt throws a wild body kick that Sheppard sees coming a mile off.
Pitt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pitt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pitt takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitt's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sheppard gets underhooks to prevent Pitt's takedown attempt.
Pitt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sheppard just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pitt lands a shot to the body.
Sheppard wants a takedown but no success here.
Pitt keeps control of Sheppard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitt tries to break the clinch but Sheppard is controlling the position.
Pitt successfully pulls guard.
Sheppard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pitt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sheppard defends well.
Sheppard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pitt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pitt has a closed guard, preventing Sheppard from standing up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sheppard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sheppard with a nice head shot there.
Colin Sheppard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brad Pitt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sheppard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Pitt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pitt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Pitt!
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energy
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RATING
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