PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Commander Shepard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aeron Greyjoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Shepard
vs
Greyjoy

178 cm
25
172 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
182 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Commander Shepard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aeron Greyjoy!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greyjoy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Greyjoy!
Sloppy strikes from Greyjoy. Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Shepard misses the target.
Greyjoy throws a nice looking combination but Shepard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Greyjoy misses with a wild combination.
Shepard was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shepard or perhaps it was just good defense by Greyjoy, which made it look bad.
Shepard slips a jab and a cross from Greyjoy.
Greyjoy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Greyjoy throws a nice looking combination but Shepard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Greyjoy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A punch combination from Greyjoy misses.
Shepard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greyjoy misses with a wild combination.
Greyjoy misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greyjoy throws a poor cross that misses
and Shepard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Greyjoy throws an overhand right that lands on Shepard's shoulder, as Shepard tries to avoid the shot.
Greyjoy misses with a double jab
and Shepard counters with a nice uppercut.
Shepard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shepard swings for the body but Greyjoy moves out of range.
Greyjoy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shepard counters with a right hand to the body.
Greyjoy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shepard.
Shepard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shepard just misses with a punch to the body.
Greyjoy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Greyjoy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shepard throws a body shot but no joy.
Greyjoy throws a right hand that Shepard ducks under and follows up with a left that Shepard also avoids with ease.
Shepard thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greyjoy misses with a few strikes there.
Shepard slips a jab from Greyjoy.
Greyjoy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shepard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Greyjoy looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greyjoy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Shepard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shepard throws a body shot but no joy.
Aeron Greyjoy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Shepard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Greyjoy, pushing him back against the cage.

Shepard jumps guard and drags Greyjoy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Greyjoy wants to get up but he can't break Shepard's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Shepard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Greyjoy wants to stand and escape but instead Shepard has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Shepard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greyjoy keeping full guard, as Shepard tries to pass.
Shepard prevents Greyjoy from getting back to his feet.
Shepard is in close to Greyjoy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greyjoy has momentary wrist control but Shepard slips an elbow through the middle.
Shepard looking to pass the guard.

Greyjoy is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Shepard tries to score a body lock takedown but Greyjoy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shepard digs a right hand underneath Greyjoy's ribcage. Greyjoy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shepard lands with a left to the head.
Shepard throws a head punch that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shepard jumps guard and drags Greyjoy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Greyjoy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Shepard, up you get!

Shepard gets a clinch.
Shepard jumps guard but Greyjoy stands there with Shepard around his waist. Shepard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Commander Shepard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greyjoy is trying to break the clinch but Shepard has him pressed against the cage.
Shepard throws an elbow that misses.
Shepard is looking to take this one to the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Greyjoy tries to break free but Shepard pushes him back against the cage.
Shepard slows down the pace here.
Greyjoy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aeron Greyjoy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Shepard dodges the punch combination from Greyjoy.
Greyjoy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shepard.
Despite the aggression on Greyjoy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shepard dodges the punch combination from Greyjoy.

Shepard shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Greyjoy's guard.

Greyjoy has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Shepard off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Greyjoy throws a right hand that Shepard ducks under and follows up with a left that Shepard also avoids with ease.
Greyjoy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shepard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shepard dodges the punch combination from Greyjoy.
Shepard dodges the punch combination from Greyjoy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Greyjoy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shepard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shepard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Greyjoy throws a looping overhand right but Shepard ducks down to avoid it.
Greyjoy misses with a double jab.
Shepard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greyjoy moves away.
A punch combination from Greyjoy misses.
Shepard swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Greyjoy is breathing heavily.
Shepard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Greyjoy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shepard circles away quickly and effectively.

Shepard takes the fight into the clinch.
Shepard gets through Greyjoy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shepard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shepard misses with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shepard struggles to land a body shot inside as Greyjoy controls his hands.
Shepard tries to pull guard but Greyjoy won't allow it.
Greyjoy blocks an elbow strike from Shepard.
Shepard tries to score a body lock takedown but Greyjoy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shepard tries a body shot but Greyjoy blocks it.
Shepard has a couple of punches blocked by Greyjoy.
Greyjoy letting Shepard take a breather here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shepard tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Commander Shepard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shepard tries a body shot but Greyjoy blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Shepard.
Shepard leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shepard lands a nice uppercut.
Shepard tries to land a knee to the head but Greyjoy blocks with his arms.
Shepard tries to pull guard but Greyjoy holds him up against the cage and eventually Shepard drops back down to his feet.
Greyjoy tries to circle away but Shepard has him pinned against the cage.
Shepard has Greyjoy pressed against the cage, preventing Greyjoy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Shepard lands a takedown into guard.
Shepard prevents Greyjoy from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Greyjoy has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Shepard off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Shepard is looking to wear down Greyjoy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shepard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greyjoy manages to avoid it.
Shepard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greyjoy.
Greyjoy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Greyjoy swings for the body but Shepard moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greyjoy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Greyjoy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shepard counters with a straight right hand.
Shepard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shepard misses with a series of wild punches.
Greyjoy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shepard circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aeron Greyjoy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Greyjoy throws a series of punches but Shepard avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shepard. Greyjoy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shepard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Greyjoy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Greyjoy does no damage.
Greyjoy looks to land a right hand but Shepard moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Shepard tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aeron Greyjoy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Greyjoy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Greyjoy unleashes a big counter combination but Shepard bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Greyjoy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Greyjoy takes a swing at Shepard's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Greyjoy.
Greyjoy misses with a hook

and Shepard counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shepard scores with punches from side control.
Shepard scoring with punches from side control.
Greyjoy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Greyjoy is pushing Shepard's head away, looking to escape. Shepard manages to hold on to the position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greyjoy on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Shepard wants to control but Greyjoy is keeping him busy.
Shepard is really struggling to control Greyjoy but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Greyjoy is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Shepard is controlling him well.
Commander Shepard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shepard laying and praying for a moment but Greyjoy takes advantage and regains half guard.
Shepard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shepard is looking to stall here but Greyjoy recovers full guard.
Shepard trying to control but Greyjoy is working from the bottom.
Commander Shepard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Greyjoy has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Shepard has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Shepard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Greyjoy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shepard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shepard misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Shepard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shepard lands an uppercut.
Commander Shepard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shepard slows down the pace here.
Shepard content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepard misses with a punch to the body.
Shepard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shepard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Shepard.
A body shot lands from Shepard.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Shepard successfully pulls guard.

Greyjoy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A punch combination from Greyjoy misses.
Greyjoy misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Greyjoy misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shepard shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Greyjoy is trying to defend but Shepard finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Greyjoy has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Shepard is on him like a limpet, forcing Greyjoy back against the cage.
Aeron Greyjoy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shepard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shepard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shepard - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Greyjoy is trying to break the clinch but Shepard has him pressed against the cage.
Shepard lands a hook that snaps the head of Greyjoy backwards.
Shepard is looking to take this one to the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Commander Shepard.
I think Greyjoy 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30

The fight is ruled a majority draw!