PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alan Shepard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnar has chosen Enae Volare Mezzo as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Shepard
vs
Lesnar

200 cm
20
270 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

210 cm
20
285 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alan Shepard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fedor Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lesnar missing with a left hand there. Shepard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shepard swinging wilding here.
Shepard tries to bum rush Lesnar with a series of wild strikes but Lesnar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lesnar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fedor Lesnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lesnar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shepard swivels and escapes.
Lesnar fails in his attempt to clinch.

Shepard tries to keep at a distance but Lesnar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shepard has Lesnar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lesnar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar struggles to land a body shot inside as Shepard controls his hands.
Lesnar pushes Shepard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Lesnar is trying to trip Shepard. He has hold of a leg but Shepard is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lesnar persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Shepard thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lesnar.
Lesnar preventing the sweep.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Shepard keeps moving.
Shepard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lesnar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lesnar pushing down on Shepard's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shepard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lesnar scores with a three punch combo!
Shepard swats away the attempt to clinch by Lesnar.
Shepard looks to land a combination. Lesnar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lesnar looks for a takedown but Shepard sprawls well.
Shepard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lesnar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lesnar falls off balance throwing a combination

and Shepard counters with a single leg into guard. Lesnar didn't expect that.
Lesnar pulls Shepard in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepard pushing down on Lesnar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Still in half guard, Shepard seems content to control.
Lesnar trying to hold on to Shepard's head to control him but Shepard postures up.
Lesnar tries to get to full guard but Shepard has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shepard is trying to control the action in half guard but Lesnar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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 Alan Shepard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Shepard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lesnar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shepard connects with a body shot.
Lesnar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shepard.
Shepard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lesnar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alan Shepard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lesnar misses with a double jab.
Lesnar throws a wild body kick that Shepard sees coming a mile off.
Shepard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shepard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Lesnar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shepard won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shepard prevents Lesnar from moving into mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnar working the ground and pound.
Shepard tries to improve position but can't.
Shepard trying to remain calm as Lesnar controls from the top position.
Lesnar is looking to take a break and control but Shepard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lesnar controls the position from side 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 is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Lesnar is looking to take a break and control but Shepard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lesnar is trying to get an arm triangle but Shepard is defending well.
Lesnar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shepard keeps working.
Shepard manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lesnar wants to pass the guard but Shepard is defending well.
Shepard is doing well to control the position and prevent Lesnar from advancing to side control.
Shepard wants to sweep but Lesnar has passed to side control!
Lesnar trying to control the action but Shepard is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Lesnar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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.

Lesnar doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Shepard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Well, if Shepard is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lesnar is trying to control but can't.
Lesnar is trying to get back to full guard.
Shepard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lesnar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepard controlling the action here.
Lesnar wants to control but Shepard is keeping busy.
Lesnar is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two 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.
Lesnar is trying to maintain the position but Shepard is very close to passing his half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Shepard scores with a one two! Lesnar had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lesnar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lesnar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shepard.
Shepard shoots and misses
and Lesnar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Danga de danga de dang - Shepard scores with a four punch combination!
Lesnar missing with a left hand there. Shepard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is looking to clinch.
Shepard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck for Lesnar with that takedown attempt.
Lesnar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lesnar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lesnar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alan Shepard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Lesnar.
Shepard shoots in for a double leg but Lesnar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alan Shepard is winning the standup battle so far.

Shepard drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alan Shepard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lesnar wants to control the position but Shepard says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Lesnar keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar gets full guard.
Shepard stopping the sweep attempt from Lesnar.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alan Shepard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shepard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!