PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Shepard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rantarunt Iringen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabriel Shepard has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Shepard
vs
Iringen

186 cm
19
178 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

176 cm
19
171 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gabriel Shepard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rantarunt Iringen!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shepard blocks a head kick by Iringen.
Iringen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Iringen loads up on a big right hand but Shepard slips the punch.
Iringen tries to clinch but Shepard moves out of range.
Iringen staying out of range there.

Shepard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shepard preventing the sweep.
Iringen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shepard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shepard postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepard trying to control but Iringen is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iringen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Shepard is looking to improve his position but Iringen isn't that keen on the idea.
Shepard sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Shepard is looking to improve his position.
Iringen is looking to pass Shepard's guard but actually Shepard recovers to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shepard has his foot on Iringen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Iringen works his way back into a safe position though.
Shepard trying to keep a closed guard but Iringen is proving a slippery customer.
Iringen preventing the sweep.

Shepard looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Iringen passes into side control.
Iringen trying to control the action but Shepard is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepard takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
You can see the frustration on Shepard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shepard is looking for a sweep.
Iringen slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Shepard.
Shepard wants to hold on but Iringen pushes him away.
Iringen tries to control but Shepard wriggling away.
Iringen controlling the pace for now.

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.
Iringen looking to control but Shepard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shepard is trying desperately to improve position.
Shepard is working hard here to advance position.
Shepard tries to hold on but Iringen pushes him away.
Shepard bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Iringen wants to sweep here but Shepard controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gabriel Shepard will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Iringen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shepard throws a hook but Iringen avoids it easily.
Shepard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Shepard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Shepard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shepard is pressing down on Iringen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Iringen is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepard passes the guard and advances to mount!
Shepard takes Iringen's back.
Shepard gets his hands free as Iringen looks to control.
Shepard struggling to keep hold of the position.
Shepard gets his hands free as Iringen looks to control.

That's two 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.

Shepard looking for the choke but no joy.

Shepard tightening his grip on Iringen, looking for the choke.

Shepard working for a choke but Iringen is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepard trying to control.

Shepard is persistently looking for the submission but Iringen is defending it well.

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.
Iringen can't escape the position.
Shepard tries to get the hooks in deep but Iringen pushed the leg off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shepard is not going to allow Iringen to sit and survive in this position.
Iringen tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Shepard dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Shepard shoots in and drives through. Iringen sprawls well.
Iringen misses with a looping right.
Iringen looks to score with a jab to the body but Shepard is just out of range.

Shepard changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Iringen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Iringen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Iringen is looking for a sweep. Shepard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Iringen trying to control but Shepard postures up.
Shepard wants to take a breather but Iringen is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepard trying to pass the guard but Iringen defending well.
Iringen is not content to let Shepard control the position.
Iringen is trying to control but Shepard passes into side control!
Shepard working the ground and pound.

That's two 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.
Shepard advances to mount.
Shepard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Iringen is looking to escape.
Iringen is controlling an arm, preventing Shepard from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Iringen tries to reverse the position but Shepard maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepard trying to control but Iringen is having none of it.
Shepard controlling from mount.
Rantarunt Iringen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Shepard swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Iringen is now in Shepard's guard. A big mistake from Shepard there, giving up the dominant position!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Shepard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Iringen is aware though and is defending well.
Iringen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Shepard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Iringen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shepard throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Gabriel Shepard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shepard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Iringen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Shepard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shepard, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Shepard!