Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DFC 55: McDonnell Vs Phol
Date: Jun 23, 2017

#R1#
Shepherd misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Inoue counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Inoue lands a jab to the nose.
Shepherd tries a head kick but it misses.
Inoue throwing a counter right hand but Shepherd manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Shepherd clinches with his opponent.
Shepherd trying to stall but Inoue improves his position.
Inoue displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shepherd up against the cage.#TD#
Inoue pulls guard successfully.
Shepherd wants to control from the top but Inoue keeps moving.
Shepherd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Inoue working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shepherd doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shepherd manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shepherd really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Inoue. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Inoue has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shepherd can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Shepherd wants to stand and escape but instead Inoue has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Shepherd throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Inoue stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shepherd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shepherd not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Inoue trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shepherd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shepherd trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T2#
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.
Inoue trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Inoue stands and throws Shepherd's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Inoue tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Shepherd reaches up around Inoue's neck trying to control. But Inoue takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Shepherd! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Shepherd is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Inoue celebrates the victory with the fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hideaki Inoue!

Event: DFC 47: Johnson Vs Picker
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1#
Duncan lands a right hook to the body.
Duncan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shepherd's coach down at Arvins Bootcamp was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shepherd's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Duncan throws a jab but it's blocked by Shepherd.
Duncan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shepherd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duncan.
Duncan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shepherd tries to avoid it but Duncan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shepherd to the ground. Shepherd escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A big right from Shepherd misses.
Shepherd walks into a left hand.
Duncan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shepherd.
Duncan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shepherd sprawls and moves away.
Duncan cracks Shepherd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shepherd misses with a looping left.
A big left from Duncan misses.
Shepherd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Duncan is out of range.
Duncan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shepherd manages to circle out of the way.
Shepherd throws a big shot that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shepherd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shepherd misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Duncan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shepherd. Duncan does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Shepherd looks to move away, Duncan throws a big counter combo but Shepherd just gets out of the way.
Shepherd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shepherd throws a sloppy head kick
letting Duncan counter with a right hand.
Duncan connects with a nice looking jab.
Duncan moves away from the strike by Shepherd.
A combination from Duncan does no damage.
Shepherd connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Duncan looks to land a right hand but Shepherd moved out of range.
Shepherd throws a leg kick but Duncan sees it coming and checks it nicely. #TD#
Duncan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shepherd missing with punches from the bottom. #T2#
Duncan working over Shepherd with some ground and pound. Shepherd looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Shepherd trying to control from the bottom.
Duncan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Duncan blocks the strikes from Shepherd.
Shepherd is looking to escape.
Duncan wants to pass to mount but Shepherd is defending the position.
Shepherd avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Duncan.
Shepherd has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Duncan is working away from the top position though.
Duncan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shepherd defending well though. #T3##SUB#
Duncan is trying to work for a kimura but Shepherd is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duncan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Duncan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Duncan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Duncan working over Shepherd with some ground and pound. Shepherd looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Duncan seems to be working for a kimura but Shepherd defends the submission attempt.
Shepherd trying to control here. #T4#
Duncan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duncan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shepherd keeps working.
Ground and pound from Duncan.
Duncan working the head and body with strikes.
Duncan thows a huge punch but Shepherd dodges it nicely.
Shepherd avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Duncan.
Duncan throwing shots but Shepherd is blocking nicely.
Duncan slips a nice elbow through Shepherd's hands, connecting with Shepherd's forehead.#ROC#
Shepherd is rocked!
Duncan lands strikes from half guard.
Shepherd is still in real trouble! Can Duncan finish him?
Shepherd has hold of Duncan's hands but Duncan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Duncan is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Shepherd is hurt! He's hurt bad - Duncan fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Shepherd from any more punishment! Congratulations to Duncan! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Siggy Duncan!
As Siggy Duncan got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I feel blessed to be here right now!'.

Event: DFC 40: Milanesi v Slaughter 2
Date: Apr 28, 2017

#R1#
Tom shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shepherd sprawls well. Shepherd wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tom gets slowly back to his feet.
Tom on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Shepherd connects with a body shot that sends Tom's belly button to the back.
Shepherd connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shepherd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shepherd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tom has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tom doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shepherd counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tom is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Shepherd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tom should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Shepherd lands a jab-cross combination. #ROC#
Tom is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shepherd connects with a high kick.
Tom is still on wobbly legs! Can Shepherd finish him?
Tom with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shepherd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sam Shepherd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Tom.
Shepherd lands a high kick! #T1#
A head kick from Shepherd lands but Tom takes it in his stride.
Shepherd connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tom shoots in for a takedown but Shepherd shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shepherd stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shepherd wants it to stay on the feet.
And Shepherd counters with a quick kick to the body but Tom blocks it.
Shepherd lands a nice hook to Tom's body. Tom takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tom walks into a straight right hand from Shepherd.
Shepherd plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL#
Shepherd closes the distance and pushes Tom back into the cage.
Shepherd leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Shepherd breaks from the clinch.
Tom seems to have recovered his senses.
Shepherd lands a really nice looking cross but Tom seems unphased.
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!
Tom misses with a takedown attempt
and Shepherd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sam Shepherd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shepherd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tom walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shepherd.#T2##CL#
Shepherd takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Shepherd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shepherd lunges at Tom with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tom's hand.
Shepherd punishes Tom's body with a nice straight punch.
Shepherd is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tom shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shepherd counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tom is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Shepherd really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shepherd connects with a crisp jab.
Shepherd cracks a nice hook into Tom's ribs.
Shepherd is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Shepherd rushes Tom and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Shepherd breaks the clinch.
Shepherd is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tom closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shepherd circles away.
Shepherd lands a slapping body shot. #CL#
Shepherd gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3##BC#
Shepherd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shepherd pushes Tom away with a front kick.
Shepherd throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tom's head.
Tom misses with a takedown attempt
and Shepherd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Shepherd pushes Tom up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Shepherd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tim Tom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shepherd takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shepherd delivers a nice body kick.
Tom on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Both fighters circling a little - Shepherd finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tom misses with a takedown attempt
and Shepherd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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!
Nice cross by Shepherd.#CL#
Shepherd gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tom is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T4#
Tom changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shepherd fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tom misses with a takedown
and Shepherd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tom looks winded!
Tom misses with a takedown
and Shepherd counters with a big head kick but Tom shrugs it off.
Shepherd looks to land a combination. Tom sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice body kick there by Shepherd.
Shepherd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice sprawl there from Shepherd as Tom shoots in.
Tom doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shepherd counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shepherd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tom looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Shepherd moves into the clinch.
Shepherd lands a good knee to the midsection. Tom won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Shepherd dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Shepherd jabs at Tom's body.
Tom with a poor takedown
and Tom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tom misses with a combination #TD#
so Shepherd counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Shepherd is standing up over Tom. Tom looks to escape but Shepherd dives into side control. #REVB#
Shepherd working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
We've been hearing good reports from Shepherd's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tom is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SU#
Shepherd decides to stand back up.
Shepherd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tom can do to turn this around?
Shepherd goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shepherd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shepherd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tom tries for a takedown but Shepherd sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tom is breathing heavily.
Shepherd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shepherd lands a head kick! #T1##CL#
Shepherd darts in and clinches Tom up against the cage.#BC#
Shepherd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shepherd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tom is trying desperately to land a takedown but Shepherd is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tom.
Shepherd connects with a body shot that sends Tom's belly button to the back.#CL#
Tom tries to keep at a distance but Shepherd has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shepherd lands a nice shot to the body.
Shepherd lands a good knee to the midsection. Tom won't want to take too many of those.#BC#
Shepherd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shepherd moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Shepherd lands with a good body shot.
Shepherd is looking to wear down Tom with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shepherd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shepherd feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Toms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tom misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Shepherd counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shepherd. #T2##BC#
Shepherd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shepherd lands a head kick!
Shepherd throws a series of strikes that have Tom backpedaling. #CL#
Shepherd clinches.
Shepherd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Toms head. #BC#
Shepherd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shepherd with a hook.#CL#
Shepherd has Tom up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Shepherd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tom shoots and misses
and Shepherd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sam Shepherd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Tom.
Shepherd scores with a nice body kick.
Shepherd lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
Tom with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Shepherd to counter with a crisp jab.
Tom takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice body kick from Shepherd.
Tom has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tom there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Shepherd moves into the clinch.
Shepherd is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shepherd takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shepherd. #BC#
Shepherd breaks from the clinch.
Tom has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Shepherd.
Tom looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Tom tries to get set, Shepherd tries to push him back and clinch up but Tom manages to avoid the attempt.#T4##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tom letting Shepherd take a breather here.
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!
Shepherd is struggling to control the position.
Tom has a couple of punches blocked by Shepherd.
Tom has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Shepherd.#TD2#
Tom manages to pull guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shepherd slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Shepherd 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!
#R3#
Tom misses with a takedown attempt
and Shepherd finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tom tries for a takedown but Shepherd manages to get underhooks.
Shepherd dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tom letting Shepherd take a breather here.
Shepherd displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tom up against the cage.
Shepherd gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Shepherd prevents the takedown attempt.
Sam Shepherd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Tom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepherd stalling the fight.
Shepherd lands a good knee to the midsection. Tom won't want to take too many of those.
Sam Shepherd has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sam Shepherd.
Shepherd lands a high kick!
Shepherd goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL#
Shepherd moves into the clinch successfully.
Shepherd works on Tom's body with a couple of short punches.
Shepherd is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shepherd lands a nice elbow. #BC#
Shepherd breaks the clinch. #CL#
Shepherd fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tom, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Shepherd on the inside.
Shepherd just leaning against Tom, taking a breather.
Tom is looking for a takedown.
Shepherd taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T2#
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!#BC#
Shepherd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shepherd displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tom takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A shot to the liver by Shepherd. Beautiful body shot.
Tim Tom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That kick from Shepherd tenderised Tom's leg. Tom is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tom throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shepherd's waist but Shepherd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tom off to one side. #CL#
Tom gets tackled into the cage by Shepherd. Shepherd maintains the clinch.
Knees to the body from Shepherd. #BC#
Shepherd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shepherd works over Tom's head and body with a nice combination.
Shepherd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Shepherd clinches up with Tom and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Shepherd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shepherd moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T3#
Shepherd feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tom's calf.
Tom shoots in and drives through. Shepherd sprawls well.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shepherd - that will leave a mark!
Shepherd scores with the left hand. Tom knows he should have avoided that one.
Shepherd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shepherd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shepherd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tim Tom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shepherd connects with a high kick.
Shepherd scores with a shot to the body.
Shepherd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shepherd lands a jab-cross combination.
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!#CL#
Shepherd closes the distance and clinches.
Tom has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shepherd after a bit of a struggle. #T4#
Tom is trying to push Shepherd away but Shepherd has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shepherd has Tom pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Tom is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Shepherd - that's hurt Tom badly! Oh, another knee lands and Tom is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Tom doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Sam Shepherd!
After winning the bout, Sam Shepherd thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DFC 33: Stephens Vs Dog
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1#
A big right from Jones misses.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Shepherd moved out of range nicely.
Shepherd cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shepherd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shepherd misses with a looping right.
Shepherd tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Shepherd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones throws a jab when Shepherd was well out of range.
Shepherd tries to clinch up.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shepherd.
Shepherd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Shepherd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Shepherd.
A jab from Jones misses. #T1#
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Shepherd moves his leg out of the way.
Shepherd was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shepherd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shepherd.
Sean Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jones stuns Shepherd with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones tests Shepherd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones scores with a hook.
Jones walks into a straight right hand from Shepherd.
Shepherd is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shepherd slips under a jab from Jones.
Shepherd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Shepherd on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shepherd throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Shepherd takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shepherd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shepherd misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Shepherd misses with a head kick.
Jones misses with a hook. Shepherd ducked under it nicely.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Shepherd ducks down to avoid it.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shepherd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Jones avoids the head kick by Shepherd.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shepherd has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Shepherd's head.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Shepherd off the cage and back into range.#ROC#
Shepherd is rocked!
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
Shepherd is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones wobbles Shepherd with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Jones dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Shepherd to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sean Jones!

Event: DFC 27: Penn Vs Sanchez
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
OngBak has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shepherd.
Shepherd uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before OngBak has time to react.
Shepherd scores with a jab. OngBak acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
OngBak takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
OngBak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shepherd.
Shepherd misses with a hook. OngBak ducked under it nicely.
OngBak half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice cross by OngBak.#CL#
OngBak has closed the distance and engaged Shepherd in a clinch.
OngBak definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shepherd lands a nice shot to the body.
OngBak is looking for a takedown.#BC#
OngBak manages to break the clinch.
OngBak shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shepherd pinned against the cage. Shepherd gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shepherd tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Shepherd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and OngBak holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
OngBak managing to block the knees to the body from Shepherd. #BC#
OngBak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - OngBak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
OngBak misses with a kick to the body.
OngBak shoots for a double leg takedown but Shepherd sprawls well. He's pushed OngBak's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony OngBak. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Shepherd drives through and clinches with OngBak against the cage.
OngBak landing knees to the head.
Shepherd looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
OngBak tries a body shot but Shepherd blocks it.
Shepherd looking to stall.
OngBak is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T2#
Shepherd leaning against his opponent.
Stalling in the clinch from OngBak.
Shepherd is stalling here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
OngBak blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shepherd wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shepherd wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but OngBak has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Shepherd working hard to break the clinch.
Shepherd gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from OngBak.
Shepherd displaying some good clinch control by pressing OngBak up against the cage.
Shepherd taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sam Shepherd.
Shepherd lands a nice looking body shot.
OngBak tries to clinch up but Shepherd circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Shepherd clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for OngBak.
Shepherd looks winded!#BC2#
Shepherd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shepherd circles away from the clinch attempt. #T4#
Shepherd misses with a looping left.
Shepherd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shepherd misses with a body shot.
OngBak is looking for a counter combo.
OngBak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shepherd tries to avoid it but OngBak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shepherd to the ground. Shepherd escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shepherd jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shepherd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OngBak.
Shepherd throws a lazy head kick
and OngBak counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
OngBak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shepherd throws an overhand right that lands on OngBak's shoulder, as OngBak tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shepherd throws out a loose jab but OngBak uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Shepherd dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
OngBak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shepherd looks to score with a jab to the body but OngBak is just out of range.#CL#
OngBak closes the distance and pushes Shepherd back into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shepherd takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
OngBak misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shepherd.
Shepherd avoiding damage.
OngBak wants to take the fight to the mat but Shepherd manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
OngBak breaks the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Shepherd in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OngBak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shepherd doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
OngBak on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shepherd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Shepherd throws a low kick but OngBak moves out of range easily.
OngBak appears to be looking for a big counter.
OngBak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shepherd paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Shepherd rushes OngBak and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shepherd takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC2#
Shepherd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OngBak moves in looking to clinch but Shepherd pushes him off.
Shepherd tries to land a front kick but OngBak steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sam Shepherd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shepherd misses with a head kick.
Tony OngBak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shepherd is breathing heavily.
Shepherd misses with an uppercut.
OngBak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shepherd tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2##CL2#
Shepherd has OngBak up against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by OngBak as Shepherd tries to tie him up.
OngBak is looking to control Shepherd's arms but Shepherd gets an underhook and turns him. Now OngBak has his back to the cage.
We've been informed that Shepherd has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
OngBak's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
OngBak unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shepherd lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shepherd is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but OngBak is keeping busy.
Shepherd is pressed up against the cage. OngBak has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shepherd down to the mat. Shepherd avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Shepherd closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
OngBak crunches a lovely knee into Shepherd's ribcage.
OngBak has Shepherd pressed against the cage.
OngBak tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony OngBak. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Shepherd breaks the clinch.
Shepherd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OngBak.
OngBak seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
OngBak slips under a jab from Shepherd.
Shepherd looks to land a right hand but OngBak moved out of range.
OngBak misses with a takedown
and Shepherd counters with a straight right hand.
OngBak tries to clinch there but Shepherd circles away.
OngBak checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4#
Shepherd throws a low kick but OngBak avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - OngBak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shepherd throws a sloppy head kick and OngBak moves out of range easily.
OngBak wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shepherd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shepherd misses with a hook to the body
and OngBak counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Shepherd clinches up with OngBak and pushes him back against the cage.
OngBak tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shepherd just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
OngBak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
OngBak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
OngBak pulls guard successfully.
OngBak wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Shepherd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
OngBak fails in his attempt to clinch.
OngBak moves out of range as Shepherd strikes.
Shepherd throws a push kick but OngBak slaps the foot to one side.
Shepherd cracks a nice hook into OngBak's ribs.
Shepherd looks for the body kick but OngBak saw that one coming. #CL2#
Shepherd closes the distance and pushes OngBak back into the cage.
OngBak tries to land knees in the clinch but Shepherd avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Shepherd breaks from the clinch.
Sam Shepherd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OngBak wants to clinch but Shepherd slips to the side
and Shepherd counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Shepherd throws a head kick that misses.
Shepherd throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and OngBak decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shepherd's guard.
Shepherd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
OngBak throws a big right hand that misses.
Shepherd is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
OngBak slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
OngBak throws a big elbow that misses.
OngBak wants to control from the top but Shepherd keeps moving.
OngBak sitting in guard here, content to control.
OngBak trying to control the position from guard on top but Shepherd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shepherd managing to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
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.#SUB2#
OngBak avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shepherd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
OngBak throws a big counter combination but Shepherd scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
OngBak misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Shepherd releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Shepherd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. OngBak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
OngBak went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
OngBak takes one to the side of the head.
A low kick from Shepherd misses #CL#
and OngBak moves into the clinch.
OngBak trying to stall but Shepherd improves his position.
OngBak throws an elbow that misses. #T3#
OngBak tries to work over Shepherd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
OngBak tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shepherd smiles and moves away.
OngBak avoids the head kick by Shepherd.
OngBak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shepherd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
OngBak forces Shepherd back against the cage and clinches.
OngBak lands a damaging elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
OngBak manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Shepherd moves into the clinch successfully.
OngBak managing to block the knees to the body from Shepherd.
Shepherd misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
OngBak tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shepherd just stands there and leans against the cage.
OngBak keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shepherd's efforts to push away.
OngBak is trying to stall.
OngBak landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
OngBak tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony OngBak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OngBak is trying to pull guard but Shepherd turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tony OngBak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
OngBak is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
OngBak lands with a light punch inside.
OngBak works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OngBak landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OngBak prevents Shepherd from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Shepherd's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sam Shepherd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
OngBak misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shepherd.

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 Tony OngBak.
I think Shepherd 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Shepherd!
After winning the bout, Sam Shepherd thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DFC 21: Belliveau Vs Stephens
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Garafallo dives in for a single leg takedown but Shepherd sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shepherd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shepherd throws a body punch but Garafallo moves out of range.
Shepherd scores with a spinning back kick!#CL#
Garafallo takes the fight into the clinch.
Shepherd wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Garafallo has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Garafallo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garafallo tries to clinch up.
Garafallo blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepherd defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Garafallo.
Shepherd takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Garafallo slips a jab and a cross from Shepherd.
Garafallo is looking to clinch.
And Shepherd tries to counter it with a takedown but Garafallo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shepherd is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Garafallo lands a head kick. Shepherd smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T1#
Garafallo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shepherd is able to avoid easily.
Garafallo misses with a body shot
and Shepherd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shepherd misses with a wild body shot.
Shepherd throws a body punch but Garafallo moves out of range.
Garafallo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shepherd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garafallo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garafallo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garafallo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Garafallo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jenean Garafallo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Garafallo tries a head kick but it misses.
Garafallo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shepherd sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garafallo somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jenean Garafallo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garafallo tries to clinch up but Shepherd circles away and keeps his distance.
Shepherd blocks a head kick by Garafallo.
Garafallo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shepherd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shepherd let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shepherd misses with a low kick.
Shepherd lands with a kick to the temple. Garafallo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Shepherd is looking to land body kicks.
Garafallo misses with a head kick.
Shepherd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garafallo avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Garafallo lands with a straight right. Shepherd didn't see that one coming.
Garafallo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Shepherd counter with a right hand.
We've been informed that Shepherd has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Garafallo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shepherd counters with a series of strikes. Garafallo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shepherd misses the shot to the body.
Garafallo misses with a two punch combination.
Shepherd changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Garafallo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garafallo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shepherd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Garafallo moves into the clinch successfully.
Garafallo stalling in the clinch.
Shepherd slowing the pace effectively.#T4#
Shepherd landing knees to the head.
Garafallo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shepherd avoids a wild elbow strike from Garafallo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shepherd's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Garafallo stalling against the cage.
Shepherd pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Garafallo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Garafallo.
Garafallo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shepherd to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Shepherd dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Shepherd throws a head kick that misses.
Garafallo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shepherd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sam Shepherd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garafallo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garafallo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jenean Garafallo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Garafallo gets the takedown into side control.
Shepherd managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Garafallo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepherd struggling a bit here.
Garafallo happy to just control the position for now. #T1#
Garafallo tries to score with some ground and pound. Shepherd controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Check out the look on Garafallo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Shepherd tries to escape but Garafallo is in control.
Shepherd controls the position for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shepherd wants to control but Garafallo postures up.
Shepherd is breathing heavily.#T2#
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.
Shepherd wants to get back to his feet but Garafallo drags him back down.
Garafallo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Garafallo lands a nice forearm strike.
We've been hearing good reports from Garafallo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Shepherd taking a bit of punishment here - Garafallo scoring with strikes.
Garafallo prevents Shepherd from escaping the position.#SUB#
Garafallo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shepherd has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shepherd is looking to regain half guard here but Garafallo keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Shepherd takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Shepherd wants to control but Garafallo postures up.
Garafallo is looking to take a break and control but Shepherd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shepherd tries to buck Garafallo off but Garafallo is having none of it.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shepherd is pushing Garafallo's head away, looking to escape. Garafallo manages to hold on to the position though.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shepherd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garafallo.
Shepherd steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Garafallo.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shepherd.
Garafallo moves out of range of the body kick.
Garafallo circles away from the clinch attempt.
A combination from Garafallo does no damage.
Shepherd feints a counter leg kick.
Garafallo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Garafallo wants to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Garafallo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shepherd looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Shepherd tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jenean Garafallo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Shepherd staying out of range there.
Garafallo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Garafallo wants to clinch.
Shepherd throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Shepherd gets tackled into the cage by Garafallo. Garafallo maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepherd is trying to force a seperation but Garafallo has the dominant position.
Shepherd lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shepherd.
Garafallo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shepherd wants to get back to striking at distance but Garafallo won't allow it.
Shepherd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Garafallo tries a body shot but Shepherd blocks it.
Shepherd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shepherd tries to stall but Garafallo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shepherd taking a breather.
Garafallo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shepherd misses with a punch to the body.
Come on Garafallo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Garafallo slowing the pace effectively.
Shepherd being controlled against the cage.
Garafallo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T2#
Garafallo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shepherd is trying to stall.
Garafallo tries to land knees in the clinch but Shepherd avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Garafallo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Shepherd.
Garafallo throws a series of punches but Shepherd avoids them all with ease.
Garafallo missing with a left hand there. Shepherd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garafallo doesn't manage to clinch there - Shepherd circles away.
Shepherd throws a body punch but Garafallo moves out of range.
Shepherd is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Shepherd blocks a head kick by Garafallo. #T3#
Garafallo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Shepherd misses.
Garafallo tries to close the distance and clinch but Shepherd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shepherd connects with the punch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shepherd lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Garafallo.
Garafallo lands an elbow inside that Shepherd shrugs off.
Shepherd wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Garafallo has him pressed against the cage.
Shepherd wants to get back to striking at distance but Garafallo won't allow it.
Garafallo has Shepherd pressed against the cage, preventing Shepherd from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Garafallo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Garafallo is pushing Shepherd up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T4#
Shepherd tries to stall but Garafallo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Garafallo slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Shepherd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garafallo throws a right and a left that Shepherd avoids nicely.
Shepherd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garafallo blocks a head kick by Shepherd.
Shepherd is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Garafallo rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
Garafallo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garafallo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shepherd gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shepherd can't break the clinch.

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 Jenean Garafallo.
I think Garafallo 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jenean Garafallo!

Event: DFC 15: Dog Vs Belliveau
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Shepherd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillabrandt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shepherd counters with a left and a right that stings Dillabrandt.
Shepherd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dillabrandt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dillabrandt stuns Shepherd with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shepherd tries to clinch but Dillabrandt is having none of it.
Dillabrandt's coach down at Die Trying Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dillabrandt's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Shepherd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dillabrandt.
Dillabrandt misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillabrandt throws a right and a left that Shepherd avoids nicely.
Dillabrandt blocks a head kick by Shepherd.
Dillabrandt misses the shot to the body.
Shepherd throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dillabrandt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Dillabrandt thuds his right hand into Shepherd's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dillabrandt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dillabrandt swings for the body but Shepherd moves out of range.
Dillabrandt misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice body kick from Shepherd.
Shepherd really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shepherd moves in looking to clinch but Dillabrandt pushes him off.
Dillabrandt 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.
Dillabrandt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillabrandt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dillabrandt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shepherd. Shepherd circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shepherd throws a head kick but Dillabrandt moves out of range. #T2#
Dillabrandt swinging wildly here.
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!
Shepherd swings widly with a right hand
and Dillabrandt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shepherd tries to close the distance and clinch but Dillabrandt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shepherd ducks under a wild hook from Dillabrandt.
Shepherd was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dillabrandt throws a right hand that misses
and Dillabrandt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shepherd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dillabrandt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shepherd scores with a body shot.
Dillabrandt cracks Shepherd with an open hand slap.
Dillabrandt tries to move into range but Shepherd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shepherd looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Shepherd tries to score with a low kick but Dillabrandt moves his leg out of the way.
Dillabrandt misses with a few strikes there.
Dillabrandt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shepherd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shepherd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dillabrandt moves away.
Shepherd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dillabrandt.
Cody Dillabrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dillabrandt throws a poor cross that misses
and Shepherd counters with a straight right hand.
Dillabrandt lands a jab-cross combination.
Good exchange - Dillabrandt coming out on top.
Shepherd lands a really nice looking cross but Dillabrandt seems unphased.
Dillabrandt scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shepherd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dillabrandt lands a right hook to the body.
Shepherd is looking to slow Dillabrandt down with leg kicks.
Dillabrandt is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shepherd had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Shepherd avoids the body shot from Dillabrandt.
Shepherd thuds his right hand into Dillabrandt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dillabrandt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shepherd throws out the jab.
Dillabrandt throws a hook but Shepherd blocks it.
Dillabrandt throws a body shot but no joy.
Shepherd is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dillabrandt.
Dillabrandt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shepherd.
Shepherd tries to counter by clinching up but Dillabrandt breaks away and moves out of range.
Shepherd looks to land a body kick but Dillabrandt moved away.
Dillabrandt throws out a counter right but Shepherd avoids it with no problem.
A head kick by Shepherd misses
and Dillabrandt counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Dillabrandt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Dillabrandt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shepherd walks into a stiff left hand from Dillabrandt.
Dillabrandt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dillabrandt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC2#
Shepherd is rocked!
Shepherd dodges the punch combination from Dillabrandt.
Shepherd on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oh Shepherd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dillabrandt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dillabrandt connects with a nice cross there... Shepherd is looking wobbly and Dillabrandt recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Shepherd to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Dillabrandt jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cody Dillabrandt!
A very excited looking Cody Dillabrandt made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DFC 11: Four Vs Pate
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
Shepherd throws a head kick that half lands.
Shepherd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luck swings for the body but Shepherd moves out of range.
Luck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shepherd was well out of range. Poor timing from Luck.
Luck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luck went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shepherd. Luck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luck fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shepherd replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Luck blocks it well.
Luck moves out of range as Shepherd throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepherd scores with a head kick.
Luck slips a jab and a cross from Shepherd.
A counter left hand to the body from Luck misses its target.
Shepherd scores with a hook to the body. Luck takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Luck seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Luck misses with a series of wild punches.
Luck pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shepherd back to the cage. Luck follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Shepherd tries to clinch but Luck is having none of it.
Shepherd scores with a nice body kick.
Sam Shepherd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luck throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shepherd counters with a one-two to the body.
Luck swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Shepherd counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shepherd.
Shepherd taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T2#
Shepherd looking to slow down the pace here.
Shepherd tries to land a knee to the head but Luck blocks with his arms.
Shepherd slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Luck breaks from the clinch.
A low kick from Luck misses
and Shepherd counters with a series of strikes. Luck will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shepherd throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Shepherd misses with a wild body shot.
Luck steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Shepherd. That one must have hurt.
Shepherd tries to clinch up but Luck circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Shepherd throws a push kick but Luck slaps the foot to one side.
Shepherd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shepherd moves in looking to clinch but Luck pushes him off.
Luck connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shepherd does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It looked like Luck was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shepherd moves out of range of the body kick.
A slow jab from Luck misses its intended target.
Shepherd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shepherd tries to score with a low kick but Luck moves his leg out of the way.
Shepherd lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
Luck fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shepherd looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shepherd connects with a looping right hand.
Shepherd tries to clinch but Luck moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Luck. Beautiful body shot.
Luck lands with a cross.
Luck tries to bum rush Shepherd with a series of wild strikes but Shepherd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shepherd changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shepherd misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luck throws a series of punches but Shepherd avoids them all with ease.
Shepherd doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Shepherd dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Shepherd's corner calls for a 1-2. Shepherd obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Luck throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Shepherd counter with a right hand.
Shepherd misses with a head kick.
Luck is looking for a counter combo.
Shepherd cracks Luck with a good jab.
No joy there for Luck, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Luck tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepherd tries a head kick but it misses.
Shepherd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shepherd scores with a hook to the body. Luck takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Luck fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shepherd checks it well.
Shepherd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Luck blocks a head kick by Shepherd.
Luck avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luck misses the shot to the body.
Shepherd was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shepherd throws a body shot but no joy.
Luck seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Luck punishes Shepherd's body with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the liver by Shepherd. Beautiful body shot.
Shepherd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Luck is looking to wear down Shepherd with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Luck connects with a body shot that sends Shepherd's belly button to the back.#T2#
Shepherd misses with a wild body shot.
Shepherd scores with a hook to the body. Luck takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Shepherd moves into the clinch successfully.
Come on Shepherd - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC#
Luck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shepherd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luck swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A low kick from Luck is predictable there
and Shepherd counters with a nice body shot.
Luck's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shepherd connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Luck scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Shepherd forces Luck back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Luck stalling in the clinch but Shepherd improves position.
Luck really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shepherd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luck's elbow.
Shepherd stalling in the clinch.
Shepherd prevents Luck from breaking the clinch.
Luck wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shepherd taking a breather.#BC2#
Shepherd breaks the clinch.
Luck lands a body shot.
Luck swings for the body but Shepherd moves out of range.
Luck throws a series of punches but Shepherd avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Shepherd connects with an inside leg kick.
Sam Shepherd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shepherd scores with a three punch combo!
Some wild striking there from Shepherd.
Luck throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shepherd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luck takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Shepherd feints and then cracks Luck's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Luck down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luck throws a leg kick but Shepherd sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Shepherd 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Luck scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Luck gets tackled into the cage by Shepherd. Shepherd maintains the clinch.
Luck is looking to break free of the clinch but Shepherd has double underhooks.
Luck taking a breather.
Shepherd misses with some punches.
Luck working hard to break the clinch.
Shepherd tries to stall but Luck uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC2#
Shepherd breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepherd tries to land a front kick but Luck steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Luck was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shepherd misses with a two punch combination.
Shepherd tries to clinch but Luck moves out of range. #T1#
Shepherd wants to clinch but Luck slips to the side
and Luck counters with a right hand to the body.
Luck throws a jab but it's blocked by Shepherd.
Luck lands a jab-cross combination.
Luck throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shepherd swings for the body but Luck moves out of range.
Luck tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shepherd is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Luck takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shepherd pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Luck back to the cage. Shepherd follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T2#
Luck throws a leg kick
and Shepherd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shepherd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy left from Shepherd finds it's target.
Luck walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shepherd checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Luck lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shepherd circles away quickly and effectively.
Shepherd checks a low kick from Luck.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shepherd darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Luck throws a hook but Shepherd avoids it easily.
As Luck backs off Shepherd throws a huge counter combo but Luck manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Shepherd throws a head kick that Luck semi-blocks.
Luck moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Shepherd connects with a body shot.
Luck misses with a double jab
and Shepherd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Luck on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Shepherd staying out of range there.
As Luck backs off Shepherd throws a huge counter combo but Luck manages to avoid it all.
Shepherd throws a head kick but Luck moves out of range.
Luck seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
Shepherd lets loose with a powerful body kick. Luck will feel that in the morning.
Shepherd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Luck takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shepherd cracks Luck with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Steven Luck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luck fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shepherd is out of range.
Shepherd throws a counter combo.
Steven Luck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luck throws a leg kick
and Shepherd counters with a low kick, right behind Luck 's knee.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Shepherd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shepherd has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Shepherd!
After winning the bout, Sam Shepherd thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2016

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sakchai.
Shepherd is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sakchai with a body shot.
Shepherd moves out of range as Sakchai strikes.#CL#
Sakchai rushes Shepherd and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sakchai has Shepherd pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shepherd manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Shepherd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shepherd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shepherd misses with a head kick.
Sakchai closes the distance and clinches up with Shepherd, looking for a takedown. Sakchai pushes Shepherd against the cage but Shepherd circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mongkut Sakchai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakchai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shepherd now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shepherd is looking to clinch.
Sakchai throws a right and a left that Shepherd avoids nicely. #T1#
Sakchai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shepherd sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sakchai blocks a jab.
Sakchai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shepherd swivels and escapes.
And Shepherd tries to counter it with a takedown but Sakchai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shepherd throws a right hand that Sakchai ducks under and follows up with a left that Sakchai also avoids with ease.
Sakchai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sakchai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shepherd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sakchai tries for a takedown but Shepherd sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Sakchai moves into the clinch.
Sakchai is trying to pull guard but Shepherd has him pressed against the cage.
Shepherd leaning his opponent against the cage.
Shepherd goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Sakchai prevents a body shot from Shepherd.
Sakchai goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shepherd prevents it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sakchai as Shepherd tries to tie him up. #TD#
Sakchai pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakchai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sakchai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sakchai tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Sakchai is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sakchai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shepherd throwing strikes but missing.
Shepherd trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakchai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Shepherd looks winded!#SUB#
Sakchai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shepherd is aware though and is defending well.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sam Shepherd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab from Shepherd.
Shepherd swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sakchai counters with a nice body kick.
Sakchai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shepherd paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Sakchai shoots in for a takedown but Shepherd shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Shepherd as Sakchai shoots in.#CL#
Sakchai has Shepherd up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Sakchai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shepherd tries to clinch but Sakchai is having none of it.
Shepherd swings for the body but Sakchai moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shepherd looks to score with a jab to the body but Sakchai is just out of range.
Sakchai tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shepherd defends well and Sakchai ends up having to push Shepherd into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shepherd tries to land a front kick but Sakchai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Shepherd dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sakchai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sakchai shoots in but no luck this time.
Shepherd flicks out a counter leg kick but Sakchai steps away.
Sakchai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sakchai or perhaps it was just good defense by Shepherd, which made it look bad.
Shepherd steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sakchai.
Sakchai fails with the takedown.
Shepherd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mongkut Sakchai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakchai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shepherd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mongkut Sakchai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shepherd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sakchai doesn't seem bothered though.
Shepherd throws a sloppy head kick and Sakchai moves out of range easily.
Shepherd is breathing heavily.
Sakchai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Sakchai misses with a takedown
and Shepherd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sam Shepherd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sakchai tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shepherd defends well and Sakchai ends up having to push Shepherd into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shepherd let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sakchai moves out of range as Shepherd throws a body kick.
Shepherd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sakchai changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shepherd tries to avoid it but Sakchai manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shepherd to the ground. Shepherd escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sakchai closes the distance and clinches up with Shepherd, looking for a takedown. Sakchai pushes Shepherd against the cage but Shepherd circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sakchai tries to move into range but Shepherd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sakchai throws a head kick but Shepherd moves out of range.
As Sakchai backs off Shepherd throws a huge counter combo but Sakchai manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Sakchai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shepherd misses with a low kick.
Sakchai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shepherd.
Shepherd jabs at Sakchai's body.
Nice sprawl there from Shepherd as Sakchai shoots in.#CL#
Sakchai clinches up against the cage.
Sakchai is trying to pull guard but Shepherd turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shepherd is trying to break the clinch but Sakchai has him pressed against the cage.
Shepherd using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sakchai tries to stall but Shepherd uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T3#
Sakchai is trying to break the clinch but Shepherd has him pressed against the cage.
Come on Shepherd - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shepherd trying to land knees to the body.
Shepherd working hard to break the clinch.
Shepherd is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shepherd wants to get back to striking at distance but Sakchai won't allow it.
Shepherd swings wildly with an uppercut but Sakchai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shepherd stalling in the clinch but Sakchai improves position. #BC2#
Shepherd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sakchai fails with the takedown.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shepherd displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sakchai.
Shepherd changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sakchai tries to clinch but Shepherd is having none of it.
Sakchai throws a leg kick that misses.
Shepherd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shepherd takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sakchai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sakchai wants to clinch up but Shepherd keeps it at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Sakchai instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Shepherd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Shepherd 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sakchai swats away the attempt to clinch by Shepherd.
Sakchai tries to clinch up but Shepherd circles away and keeps his distance.
Sakchai shoots in for a double leg but Shepherd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shepherd steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sakchai.
Shepherd circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Sakchai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shepherd wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepherd blocks a body shot from Sakchai. #BC#
Sakchai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sakchai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shepherd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Sakchai moves into the clinch.
Shepherd has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sakchai seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Shepherd can turn it around.#T1#
Sakchai just leaning against Shepherd, taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Shepherd's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Shepherd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sakchai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shepherd counters with a straight right hand.
Sakchai takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sakchai looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mongkut Sakchai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shepherd circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shepherd counters with a left and a right that stings Sakchai. #T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sakchai is defended easily by Shepherd.
Shepherd is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sakchai rather than just go for the knockout.
Sakchai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shepherd was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shepherd looks to land a body kick but Sakchai moved away.
Sakchai throws a body shot but no joy.
Sakchai takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sakchai fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Shepherd swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sakchai.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sakchai is defended easily by Shepherd.
Shepherd is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sakchai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shepherd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sakchai sets himself, and Shepherd steps forward looking for the clinch! Sakchai avoids it this time.
Mongkut Sakchai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shepherd tries to clinch but Sakchai is having none of it.
Sakchai shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shepherd but Shepherd pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shepherd is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T4#
Sakchai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sakchai lands with a nice body kick.
Sakchai fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Shepherd.
Sakchai throws a counter high kick but Shepherd was just alert enough to avoid it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Sakchai pushes Shepherd up against the cage in a clinch.
Mongkut Sakchai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sam Shepherd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC#
Sakchai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Shepherd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shepherd winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Shepherd!
An out of breath Sam Shepherd thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Organized Chaos
Date: Sep 10, 2016

#R1#
Shepherd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zurdur. #TD2#
Zurdur gets a double leg takedown into Shepherd's guard.
Zurdur controlling from the top position.
Shepherd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zurdur is one step ahead there.
Zurdur pushing down on Shepherd's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shepherd really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepherd trying to control here.
Zurdur thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1##SUB2#
Zurdur seems to be working for a kimura but Shepherd defends the submission attempt.
Zurdur sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shepherd defending well though.
Zurdur lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zurdur trying to control from half guard but Shepherd is working away. #SUB2#
Zurdur is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Zurdur is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
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.
Shepherd is not content to let Zurdur control the position.
Shepherd looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Zurdur seems to be working for a kimura but Shepherd defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Zurdur looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T3#
Zurdur is keen to just control but Shepherd is a slippery customer.
Zurdur not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shepherd is refusing to be controlled, as Zurdur sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shepherd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zurdur drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shepherd defends it well.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shepherd moves in looking to clinch but Zurdur pushes him off.
It seemed like Zurdur was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shepherd is looking to clinch.
As Shepherd backs off Zurdur throws a huge counter combo but Shepherd manages to avoid it all.
Both fighters circling a little - Shepherd finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Zurdur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Zurdur pushes Shepherd up against the cage in a clinch.
Shepherd lands a left hand.
Zurdur keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shepherd's efforts to push away.
Shepherd just leaning against Zurdur, taking a breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zurdur presses Shepherd against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shepherd working hard to break the clinch.
Zurdur tries to pull guard but Shepherd forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Zurdur dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Zurdur looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shepherd cracks a nice hook into Zurdur's ribs.
Shepherd fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shepherd wants to clinch.
And Zurdur tries to counter it with a takedown but Shepherd pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Zurdur instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Zurdur breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sam Shepherd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shepherd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zurdur showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shepherd. #T1#
Shepherd throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zurdur counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD2#
Zurdur drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Shepherd throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Zurdur looks to land a combination but Shepherd avoids it well. #CL2#
Zurdur closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Shepherd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shepherd misses the jab.
Zurdur lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shepherd circles away quickly and effectively.
A shot to the liver by Shepherd. Beautiful body shot.
Zurdur blocks a head kick by Shepherd.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Zurdur avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zurdur will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shepherd throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Zurdur counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shepherd!
Tommy Zurdur has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Zurdur is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shepherd knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shepherd is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Zurdur has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Zurdur looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Shepherd is avoiding damage well. #T3#
Zurdur remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Let's hope that Zurdur has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Check out the look on Zurdur's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Zurdur misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
A lull in the action here.
Shepherd is trying to buck Zurdur off.#T4#
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.
Zurdur works to advance to full mount. Shepherd defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Zurdur trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Zurdur is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Shepherd can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Zurdur trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Zurdur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Zurdur throws a right and a left that Shepherd avoids nicely. #CL2#
Zurdur has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zurdur avoiding damage as Shepherd throws knees to the body.
Zurdur has Shepherd pressed against the cage.
Shepherd tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zurdur leaning against his opponent.
Shepherd leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zurdur lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Shepherd tries to circle away but Zurdur has him pinned against the cage.
Shepherd can't break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Zurdur tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shepherd looking to slow down the pace here.
Shepherd is trying to break the clinch but Zurdur is controlling him.
Zurdur tries to score a body lock takedown but Shepherd shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shepherd is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zurdur is keeping busy.
Zurdur is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shepherd to keep the fight standing.
Sam Shepherd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Zurdur.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zurdur is pushing Shepherd up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shepherd is trying to force a seperation but Zurdur has the dominant position.
Zurdur managing to block the knees to the body from Shepherd. #BC2#
Zurdur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zurdur has Shepherd pressed against the cage. #T3#
Zurdur tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shepherd just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shepherd misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zurdur.
Zurdur keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shepherd's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Zurdur pulls guard effortlessly.
Zurdur working a defensive guard here.
Zurdur wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zurdur preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shepherd is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shepherd wants to control from the top but Zurdur keeps moving.
Zurdur is trying to control the position but Shepherd postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Zurdur wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shepherd cracks Zurdur with a good jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shepherd tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zurdur paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sam Shepherd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tommy Zurdur is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shepherd throws a sloppy body shot
and Zurdur counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Zurdur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zurdur has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Zurdur!

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