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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samson Sheapard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otto Gustaaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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240 lbs
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236 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samson Sheapard! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Otto Gustaaf! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gustaaf throws a leg kick that misses. Sheapard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gustaaf sprawls well. Gustaaf wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sheapard gets slowly back to his feet. Gustaaf with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sheapard to score with a decent uppercut. Gustaaf tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sheapard swats him away and circles back towards the center. Sheapard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Sheapard fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Sheapard wants to clinch up but Gustaaf keeps it at a distance. Gustaaf is looking to land body kicks. Gustaaf closes the distance and pushes Sheapard back into the cage. Sheapard has Gustaaf pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gustaaf manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Sheapard. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gustaaf'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. Sheapard tries to break the clinch but Gustaaf is controlling the position. Sheapard tries to circle away but Gustaaf has him pinned against the cage. Sheapard taking a breather. Sheapard is trying to break free. Gustaaf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sheapard steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gustaaf. That one must have hurt. Sheapard is breathing heavily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sheapard moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gustaaf drives through and clinches with Sheapard against the cage.
Gustaaf prevents the takedown attempt.
Gustaaf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Gustaaf closes the distance and pushes Sheapard back into the cage. Gustaaf tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gustaaf breaks the clinch.
Gustaaf throws a head kick but Sheapard moves out of range.
Gustaaf clinches but Sheapard breaks the clinch and Sheapard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Gustaaf closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Sheapard has hold of Gustaaf's hands but Gustaaf slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Gustaaf seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Gustaaf not landing any meaningful shots this time. Gustaaf lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Gustaaf thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gustaaf working Sheapard over with strikes. Sheapard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gustaaf. Gustaaf is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sheapard! Gustaaf with shots to the head and body - Sheapard looks very uncomfortable down there. Gustaaf lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sheapard hang on? Gustaaf is landing with some decent strikes but Sheapard is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Gustaaf lands a nice shot to the head. Gustaaf with the ground and pound from mount. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sheapard regains half guard. Gustaaf missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gustaaf is nestled in close to Sheapard, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Gustaaf throwing shots but Sheapard is blocking nicely. Gustaaf has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gustaaf lands a nice short elbow. Gustaaf uses his free foot to push down on Sheapard's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sheapard. Gustaaf with shots to the head and body - Sheapard looks very uncomfortable down there. Gustaaf lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gustaaf has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sheapard's face.
Gustaaf avoids the attempt from Sheapard to control. Sheapard tries to get back to half guard but can't. Gustaaf lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round. 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. Sheapard is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gustaaf fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gustaaf connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Gustaaf landing shots from mount. Gustaaf is in the full mount, landing strikes. Gustaaf scoring with strikes but Sheapard is staying in there. Sheapard in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Sheapard taking shots to the head. Sheapard is trying desperately to improve position. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Gustaaf looking to finish Sheapard with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sheapard! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otto Gustaaf dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sheapard fails in his attempt to clinch. Sheapard throws a head kick but Gustaaf moves out of range.
Sheapard lands a nice hook to Gustaaf's body. Gustaaf takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Gustaaf avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sheapard swinging wilding here.
Gustaaf looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Sheapard! Sheapard wants to control but Gustaaf is having none of it. Gustaaf scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sheapard?
Sheapard tries to hold on but Gustaaf postures up. Gustaaf lands a big elbow. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gustaaf lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gustaaf pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Gustaaf working away from the top, dropping strikes. Sheapard is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Gustaaf fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gustaaf is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sheapard can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sheapard is in a horrible position here. Gustaaf smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sheapard in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gustaaf with shots to the head and body - Sheapard looks very uncomfortable down there. Sheapard is in a horrible position here. Gustaaf smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sheapard is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gustaaf connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Gustaaf lands a nice shot to the head. Gustaaf lands a nice shot to the head. Gustaaf unloading with bombs! Gustaaf lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Sheapard swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. Gustaaf landing strikes, looking to finish! Gustaaf lands a big shot there that rocks Sheapard but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gustaaf postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sheapard looks a forlorn figure.
Sheapard is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gustaaf lands a nice shot to the head. Gustaaf pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Gustaaf with the ground and pound from mount. BOOM! Gustaaf connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sheapard is working to get back to half guard.
Otto Gustaaf has got the better of the ground game so far. Sheapard is bucking up trying to escape but Gustaaf cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Gustaaf scoring with strikes but Sheapard is staying in there. Gustaaf pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Gustaaf lands a heavy elbow. Gustaaf unloading with bombs!
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Gustaaf lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gustaaf punishing his opponent with strikes. BOOM! Gustaaf connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gustaaf with good strikes from the mount here! Gustaaf with shots to the head and body - Sheapard looks very uncomfortable down there. Sheapard taking shots to the head. Sheapard tries to hold on but Gustaaf pushes him away. Gustaaf dominating with strikes here. Gustaaf working the ground and pound effectively.
Sheapard tries to hold on but Gustaaf pushes him away. Sheapard working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otto Gustaaf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Sheapard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Sheapard avoids the head kick by Gustaaf.
Sheapard shoots in and drives through. Gustaaf sprawls well. A decent looking body kick lands there for Sheapard. Sheapard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gustaaf as he jumps to the side. Gustaaf clinches with his opponent.
Gustaaf escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gustaaf shoots in but Sheapard avoids the takedown attempt easily. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sheapard is defended easily by Gustaaf. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Sheapard. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gustaaf tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sheapard swivels and escapes. Gustaaf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sheapard was well out of range. Poor timing from Gustaaf. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Gustaaf shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sheapard defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sheapard moves out of range of the body kick. Sheapard shoots for a takedown but Gustaaf saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Gustaaf instigates a clinch. Sheapard is trying to force a seperation but Gustaaf has the dominant position. Gustaaf manages to break the clinch.
Gustaaf throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Sheapard counters with a nice body shot. Gustaaf tries to clinch but Sheapard is having none of it. Gustaaf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gustaaf tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Sheapard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Gustaaf clinches up with Sheapard and pushes him back against the cage. Gustaaf tries for a takedown but Sheapard manages to get underhooks.
Gustaaf tries to score a body lock takedown but Sheapard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gustaaf drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sheapard pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sheapard fails to land with a series of punches.
Sheapard swats away the attempt to clinch by Gustaaf. Sheapard shoots in for a takedown but Gustaaf shows good takedown defense. A nice inside leg kick there by Gustaaf. That's going to slow Sheapard down. Gustaaf takes the fight into the clinch. Gustaaf gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sheapard regains guard.
Gustaaf passes easily into side control. Nice work. Sheapard tries to get back to half guard but can't. Gustaaf grinds an elbow into Sheapard's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sheapard taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gustaaf connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sheapard some visible discomfort.
Sheapard is trying to buck Gustaaf off. Gustaaf landing a few strikes. Gustaaf is working Sheapard over with some ground and pound from side control. An elbow from Gustaaf crashes against the mat.
Sheapard is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gustaaf is controlling him well. Sheapard can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Gustaaf avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. 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. Gustaaf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sheapard.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gustaaf - that will leave a mark!
Gustaaf drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Gustaaf throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sheapard works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Gustaaf cracks Sheapard with a solid left hand. Sheapard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Gustaaf landing some decent shots from guard. Gustaaf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Gustaaf is looking to work some ground and pound but Sheapard has wrist control. Sheapard tries to land a sweep but no joy. Gustaaf looking to pass the guard. Samson Sheapard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Otto Gustaaf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Gustaaf shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sheapard manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Otto Gustaaf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Gustaaf 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otto Gustaaf!
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