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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rock Bottom (ranked 2923 p4p, 4392 weight class) and German Sheppard (ranked 320 p4p, 432 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rock Bottom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, German Sheppard!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheppard rushes Bottom and presses him up against the cage.
Sheppard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sheppard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bottom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sheppard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bottom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sheppard's elbow.
Sheppard jumps guard but Bottom stands there with Sheppard around his waist. Sheppard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sheppard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bottom or not.
Bottom misses with the head strike.
Sheppard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bottom backwards.
Bottom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bottom swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Sheppard blocks the low kick.
Sheppard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sheppard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bottom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sheppard throws a left that rocks Bottom and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Sheppard dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Bottom regain composure!
It looks like Rock Bottom has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sheppard wants to stand but Bottom is controlling his arm.
Bottom manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sheppard's best efforts.
Sheppard seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bottom is staying active underneath Sheppard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheppard wants to stand up but Bottom has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Sheppard is trying to control. Bottom wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bottom manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sheppard stops Bottom from standing up.
Bottom has control of Sheppard's left arm, preventing Sheppard from doing any damage.
Bottom keeping moving, preventing Sheppard from controlling successfully.
Sheppard content to stall in guard here.
Sheppard stops Bottom from standing up.
Sheppard content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bottom controlling Sheppard's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bottom 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.
Bottom managing to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bottom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bottom misses with a straight left.
Sheppard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bottom.
Sheppard moves into the clinch.
Bottom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bottom misses with the combination.
It seemed like Sheppard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sheppard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bottom.
Sheppard misses with an uppercut. Bottom saw that one coming.
Sheppard misses with a series of wild punches.
Bottom avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bottom connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sheppard. Sheppard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sheppard dodges the punch combination from Bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bottom.
Sheppard has closed the distance and engaged Bottom in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Sheppard.
Sheppard lands with a light punch inside.
Sheppard blocks an uppercut.
Bottom tries to work over Sheppard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sheppard is trying to pull guard but Bottom turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sheppard is trying to pull guard but Bottom turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rock Bottom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of German Sheppard.
Bottom manages to break the clinch.
Sheppard pushes Bottom up against the cage in a clinch.
Sheppard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sheppard throws a punch but it's blocked by Bottom.
Bottom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sheppard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bottom walks away with a smile on his face. Sheppard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bottom swats away the attempt to clinch by Sheppard.
Bottom pushes Sheppard up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sheppard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheppard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bottom just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sheppard has a couple of punches blocked by Bottom.
Bottom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bottom takes a knee right on the jaw!
A nice right hand lands inside from Sheppard.
A short right from Bottom on the inside.
Sheppard lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Sheppard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sheppard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bottom backwards.
Sheppard lands with a left to the head.
We've been informed that Sheppard has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sheppard throws a head punch that misses.
Sheppard throws a punch but it's blocked by Bottom.
Bottom works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bottom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sheppard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bottom or not.
Bottom manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot lands for Bottom.
Sheppard drives through and clinches with Bottom against the cage.
Sheppard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bottom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
German Sheppard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rock Bottom's cut.
That's time! Bottom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sheppard scores with a decent looking hook.
Sheppard wants to clinch.
Bottom throwing a counter right hand but Sheppard manages to avoid it.
Bottom uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sheppard has time to react.
Sheppard tries to clinch up.
Bottom takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sheppard walks into a stiff left hand from Bottom.
Bottom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bottom tests Sheppard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bottom moves in looking to clinch but Sheppard pushes him off.
Sheppard drops Bottom with a right and a left! Sheppard comes rushing in but Bottom regains his composure and manages to keep Sheppard in guard.
Bottom is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sheppard stopping the sweep attempt from Bottom.
Oh Bottom is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sheppard wants to stand but Bottom is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bottom is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sheppard is controlling him.
Sheppard wants to get up but he can't break Bottom's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bottom seems to have got his legs back now.
Bottom is adopting a defensive guard.
Sheppard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheppard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sheppard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bottom wants to stand but Sheppard is controlling the position.
Bottom wants to sweep but no luck.
Bottom wants to stand but Sheppard is controlling the position.
Sheppard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Bottom misses.
Sheppard lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sheppard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bottom was well out of range. Poor timing from Sheppard.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sheppard.
Sheppard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sheppard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bottom connects with a crisp jab.
Sheppard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sheppard walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheppard is looking to clinch.
Sheppard moves into range and clinches up with Bottom.
Bottom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bottom is leaning against Sheppard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bottom scores with a shot to the side of Sheppard's head.
Sheppard misses with the head strike.
Sheppard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bottom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bottom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
German Sheppard seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sheppard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sheppard misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Sheppard fails to land.
Bottom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sheppard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bottom moves into the clinch.
Sheppard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bottom struggles to land a body shot inside as Sheppard controls his hands.
Bottom blocks an uppercut.
Bottom scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bottom tries a body shot but Sheppard blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheppard lands an elbow that stopped Bottom in his tracks for a moment.
Bottom can't find room to land a body shot as Sheppard controls the action.
Sheppard working aggressively here.
Sheppard misses with some punches.
Bottom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sheppard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sheppard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sheppard has a couple of punches blocked by Bottom.
Bottom working aggressively here.
Bottom misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Sheppard on the inside.
Bottom throws a head punch that misses.
Bottom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bottom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sheppard moves forwards but Bottom connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sheppard is looking to clinch.
No joy there for Bottom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sheppard lands with a good body shot.
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!
Sheppard moves into the clinch.
Sheppard has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bottom uses from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bottom stays in close to Sheppard's body and controls the position.
Sheppard controls Bottom momentarily but Bottom frees himself.
Bottom is looking to stand up but Sheppard won't let him.
Bottom 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.
Sheppard wants to stand and escape but Bottom is having none of it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bottom controlling from the top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bottom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bottom takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bottom fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sheppard pushes Bottom up against the cage in a clinch.
Sheppard misses with some punches.
Sheppard throws a punch but it's blocked by Bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
German Sheppard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rock Bottom's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bottom throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sheppard moves in looking to clinch but Bottom pushes him off.
Sheppard scores with a punch to the head.
Sheppard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bottom looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bottom on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sheppard.
Rock Bottom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sheppard misses the jab.
German Sheppard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sheppard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bottom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bottom scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sheppard takes the fight into the clinch.
Bottom manages to break the clinch.
Bottom has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sheppard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bottom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sheppard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Sheppard.
Bottom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sheppard misses with an uppercut. Bottom saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheppard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sheppard gets tackled into the cage by Bottom. Bottom maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sheppard fails to land.
Bottom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sheppard has Bottom pressed against the cage, preventing Bottom from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bottom.
Bottom misses with some punches.
Sheppard misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Bottom.
Sheppard throws a head punch that misses.
Bottom lands with a left to the head.
Bottom on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Bottom.
Bottom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bottom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sheppard tries to clinch up.
Bottom doesn't manage to clinch there - Sheppard circles away.
Sheppard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bottom scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sheppard throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Bottom stumbling backwards into the cage! Bottom bounces back off the cage towards Sheppard, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Sheppard lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Sheppard celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). German Sheppard!
German Sheppard gave a mention to Tokzik Dope L.A. in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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