PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Shephard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Carson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shephard's entrance music is You All Everybody. A fine choice. 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.

Shephard
vs
Carson

188 cm
24
245 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

190 cm
29
240 lbs
16 - 16 - 0

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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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Shephard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Carson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carson throws a sloppy head kick
and Shephard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Carson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shephard if he has to take too many more of those.
A punch combination from Shephard misses.
Carson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shephard's head.

It looks like Jack Shephard has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shephard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Carson's head backwards.
Carson throws a sloppy head kick and Shephard moves out of range easily.
Shephard sizes up Carson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That kick from Carson tenderised Shephard's leg. Shephard is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've been told by Shephard's head coaches at Synergy Fight Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Carson tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Carson does no damage.
Shephard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carson throws a sloppy head kick and Shephard moves out of range easily.
Shephard fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shephard avoids the body shot from Carson.
Carson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scott Carson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Carson throws a sloppy head kick and Shephard moves out of range easily.
Shephard blocks a head kick by Carson.
Carson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carson throws a head kick that misses.
Carson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shephard throws a nice looking combination but Carson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carson throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carson throws a head kick that misses.
Scott Carson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shephard scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shephard avoids the head kick by Carson.
Carson throws a poor cross that misses

and Shephard counters with a crisp right hand that drops Carson! Shephard lets Carson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Carson is rocked!
Shephard slips under a jab.
Carson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shephard.
Carson slips a straight right by Shephard.
Shephard throws an overhand right that lands on Carson's shoulder, as Carson tries to avoid the shot.
Some wild striking there from Shephard.
Carson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Carson is still on wobbly legs! Can Shephard finish him?
BAM! Shephard delivers a spinning backfist that drops Carson like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Jack Shephard!
Jack Shephard decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.