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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leonus Resi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and German Sheapard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). German Sheapard will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leonus Resi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, German Sheapard!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheapard thows a body shot but no joy.
Sheapard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Resi shoots in for a takedown but Sheapard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Resi blocks a head kick by Sheapard.
Sheapard doesn't manage to clinch there - Resi circles away.
Resi moves out of range of the body kick from Sheapard.
Resi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sheapard misses with the combination.
Sheapard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Resi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
German Sheapard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sheapard missing with a left hand there. Resi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheapard misses with a body kick.
Sheapard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sheapard is looking to slow Resi down with leg kicks.
Sheapard tries to clinch but Resi is having none of it.
Sheapard looks to score with a jab to the body but Resi is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Resi is defended easily by Sheapard.
Sheapard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Resi, pushing him back against the cage.
Sheapard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
An inside leg kick lands from Sheapard.
Resi is breathing heavily.
Sheapard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Resi.
Sheapard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sheapard working Resi over with knees to the body.
Sheapard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sheapard rushes Resi and presses him up against the cage.
Sheapard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sheapard throws a nice looking combination but Resi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sheapard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Resi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheapard throws a series of punches but Resi moves out of range.
Sheapard throws a head kick but Resi moves out of range.
Sheapard moves in looking to clinch but Resi pushes him off.
Sheapard tries to clinch there but Resi circles away.
Sheapard is looking to clinch but Resi is avoiding it.
Sheapard tries to clinch but Resi is having none of it.
Sheapard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sheapard tries to close the distance and clinch but Resi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sheapard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Resi scores a takedown into full mount!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Resi is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheapard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Resi can pounce on him.
German Sheapard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Resi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sheapard tries to clinch but Resi is having none of it.
Sheapard wants to clinch up but Resi keeps it at a distance.
Sheapard throws the kick towards the body but Resi avoids it.
Resi shoots in for a takedown but Sheapard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonus Resi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Resi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sheapard swivels and escapes.
Sheapard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Resi fails with a takedown attempt.
Sheapard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sheapard misses with a knee to the head.
Sheapard scores with a knee to the head.
Sheapard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sheapard tries a head kick but it misses.
Sheapard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sheapard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sheapard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Resi shoots in for a takedown but Sheapard shows good takedown defense.
Sheapard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sheapard.
Sheapard moves in looking to clinch but Resi pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
German Sheapard 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 tries to clinch up.
Resi looks to land a combination but Sheapard avoids it well.
Resi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sheapard fakes the leg kick and cracks Resi in the body.
Sheapard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Resi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sheapard connects with a looping right hand.
Sheapard tries to clinch up but Resi circles away and keeps his distance.
Resi throws a series of punches but Sheapard moves out of range.
Sheapard rushes Resi and presses him up against the cage.
Sheapard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Resi's efforts to push away.
Sheapard breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheapard tries to clinch but Resi is having none of it.
German Sheapard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sheapard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sheapard is looking to clinch.
Resi avoids the head kick by Sheapard.
Jab by Sheapard.
Resi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Resi gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Sheapard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Resi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sheapard throws the kick towards the body but Resi avoids it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sheapard, right into the meat.
Sheapard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheapard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Resi.
Resi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Resi avoids the head kick by Sheapard.
Resi moves away from the strike by Sheapard.
Sheapard gets a clinch.
Sheapard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sheapard dodges the punch combination from Resi.
Sheapard tries to close the distance and clinch but Resi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sheapard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sheapard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Resi shoots in looking for a takedown. Sheapard tries to sprawl out of it but Resi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sheapard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sheapard.
Resi moves forwards but Sheapard connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Sheapard.
German Sheapard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sheapard tries to close the distance and clinch but Resi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Resi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonus Resi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sheapard!
Sheapard tries to clinch but Resi moves out of range.
Sheapard scores with a hook to the body. Resi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sheapard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Resi, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheapard breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Sheapard.
Sheapard throws a leg kick that is checked
and Resi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Resi wants to get up but he can't break Sheapard's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Resi stands up from Sheapard's guard - Resi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sheapard throws a sloppy head kick
and Resi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Resi stands up from Sheapard's guard - Resi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Resi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but German Sheapard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sheapard clinches but Resi breaks the clinch
and Resi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sheapard's guard.
Sheapard wants to stand up but Resi is controlling him.
Resi wants to stand but Sheapard is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sheapard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Resi wants to stand but Sheapard has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sheapard can do anything to dispel that myth.
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.
Sheapard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Resi is controlling him.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sheapard thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheapard leaves Resi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sheapard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sheapard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Resi, pushing him back against the cage.
Sheapard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Resi is defending well for now.
Sheapard prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sheapard working Resi over with knees to the body.
Sheapard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sheapard looking to throw knees to the head but Resi is blocking nicely.
Sheapard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sheapard tries to land a body kick
and Resi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheapard tries to kick Resi off but Resi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Resi tries to stand and escape but Sheapard is controlling the position.
Leonus Resi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
German Sheapard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sheapard wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonus Resi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sheapard 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... German Sheapard!
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energy
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hype
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