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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sehanine Moonbow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Shepherd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shepherd comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 'My Heart Will Go On' by Celion Dion kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sehanine Moonbow!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Shepherd!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moonbow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moonbow closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Moonbow lands in his opponent's guard.
Moonbow content to stall in guard here.
Moonbow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shepherd works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shepherd is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Moonbow trying to control but Shepherd is working from the bottom.
Moonbow is pushing down on Shepherd's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shepherd is fighting to maintain full guard but Moonbow has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shepherd has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moonbow is working away from the top position though.
Moonbow trying to pass the guard but Shepherd defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moonbow wants to control but Shepherd is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moonbow is pressing down on Shepherd's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shepherd is holding on for now.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Shepherd avoids the body shot from Moonbow.
Moonbow drives through and clinches with Shepherd against the cage.
Shepherd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moonbow has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Shepherd.
Shepherd lands with a kick to the ribs.
Shepherd digs a good body shot into Moonbow's ribs.
Moonbow takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shepherd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Moonbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moonbow moves in looking to clinch but Shepherd pushes him off.
Shepherd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Moonbow throws an overhand right that lands on Shepherd's shoulder, as Shepherd tries to avoid the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moonbow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shepherd keeps the fight on the outside.
Shepherd throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Moonbow shoots in and drives through. Shepherd sprawls well.
Moonbow throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shepherd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moonbow on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shepherd. Shepherd obviously looking to wear him down.
Moonbow is breathing heavily.
Shepherd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Moonbow swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shepherd counters with a slapping leg kick.
Moonbow scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shepherd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shepherd works the jab nicely.
Moonbow tries to clinch
and Shepherd counters with an outside leg kick.
Moonbow throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shepherd counters with a big head kick but Moonbow shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moonbow closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shepherd counters with a three punch combo that has Moonbow backing up. Moonbow nods at Shepherd to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moonbow throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shepherd counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Moonbow is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Shepherd is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Shepherd throws a series of strikes that have Moonbow backpedaling.
Moonbow takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Moonbow leaves Shepherd with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shepherd.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Shepherd. Moonbow shrugs it off though.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shepherd.
An inside leg kick lands from Shepherd.
Shepherd scores with a push kick.
Moonbow chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shepherd can pounce on him.
Moonbow tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shepherd throws a head kick that half lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shepherd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shepherd looks to land a combination. Moonbow sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Moonbow crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shepherd - the referee stops the clock and Moonbow gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shepherd. Moonbow manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A left and a right from Shepherd both land. Nice combination.
Shepherd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
No luck for Shepherd with that takedown attempt.
Shepherd lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Shepherd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shepherd throws a shot to the body.
Shepherd fails to land the takedown.
Sehanine Moonbow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Shepherd.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Moonbow crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shepherd - the referee stops the clock and Moonbow gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shepherd. Moonbow manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Shepherd's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Shepherd duly obliges.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shepherd lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Moonbow wants to clinch but Shepherd slips to the side
and Shepherd counters with a thumping low kick.
Moonbow on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shepherd. Shepherd obviously looking to wear him down.
Shepherd is working the combinations to good effect here.
Shepherd lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Shepherd dominated that round.
That's time! Moonbow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shepherd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Moonbow throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shepherd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moonbow darts in trying to clinch
and Shepherd counters with a head kick. That will keep Moonbow thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Shepherd lands a with a good body shot.
Moonbow closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shepherd counters with a big head kick but Moonbow shrugs it off.
Moonbow gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shepherd counters with a two punch combo.
Moonbow sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shepherd.
Moonbow takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Some wild striking there from Shepherd.
Moonbow stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moonbow wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepherd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A shot to the body from Moonbow misses
and Shepherd counters with a nice low kick that buckles Moonbow's knee momentarily.
Shepherd bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shepherd. That's going to slow Moonbow down.
Shepherd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shepherd scores with a leg kick.
Shepherd tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moonbow swivels and escapes.
Shepherd digs a good hook to Moonbow's body.
Shepherd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice defenses there by Shepherd.
Sehanine Moonbow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shepherd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shepherd explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A thudding body kick lands there by Shepherd!
Shepherd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shepherd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shepherd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Moonbow on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shepherd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shepherd feints and then cracks Moonbow's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moonbow down.
Shepherd has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Shepherd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shepherd connects with a high kick.
Shepherd connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shepherd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Moonbow tries to move into range but Shepherd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shepherd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shepherd fails with the takedown.
Sehanine Moonbow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Shepherd.
Shepherd shoots in but Moonbow avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shepherd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Moonbow misses with a combination
and Shepherd counters with a nice low kick that buckles Moonbow's knee momentarily.
Moonbow takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A good leg kick by Shepherd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shepherd.
Shepherd lands a body shot.
Sehanine Moonbow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shepherd throws a head kick that Moonbow semi-blocks.
Shepherd closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Shepherd throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shepherd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shepherd.
Shepherd lands a body shot.
Nice body kick there by Shepherd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shepherd.
Shepherd scores with a leg kick.
Moonbow sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Moonbow tries to move into range but Shepherd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shepherd.
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!
Moonbow takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A lazy left from Shepherd finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Shepherd lands.
Shepherd scoring well with a low kick there.
Shepherd scores with a hook to the body. Moonbow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shepherd.
Shepherd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good exchange - Shepherd coming out on top.
Jack Shepherd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shepherd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shepherd throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shepherd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Moonbow stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moonbow wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd cheers as Shepherd lands an impressive looking overhand right. Moonbow doesn't seem phased though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shepherd. That's going to slow Moonbow down.
Moonbow will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moonbow takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Moonbow chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shepherd can pounce on him.
Shepherd throws a leg kick which misses Moonbow's front leg but catches the back leg as Moonbow tries to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shepherd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Shepherd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Moonbow will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Moonbow lands with a hook. Shepherd tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Moonbow tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shepherd swivels and escapes.
Moonbow looks to clinch
and Shepherd counters with a left to the body.
A head kick from Shepherd lands but Moonbow takes it in his stride.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shepherd.
Moonbow takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shepherd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Moonbow tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shepherd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shepherd connects with a solid leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Shepherd!
Shepherd works over Moonbow's head and body with a nice combination.
Shepherd works over Moonbow's head and body with a nice combination.
Shepherd lands a high kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moonbow takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Shepherd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Moonbow looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepherd smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shepherd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shepherd.
Shepherd throws a leg kick which misses Moonbow's front leg but catches the back leg as Moonbow tries to avoid it.
Shepherd digs a good body shot into Moonbow's ribs.
Shepherd lands with a cross.
Shepherd misses with a takedown attempt - Moonbow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shepherd lands an overhand right.
Shepherd throws a nice head kick!
A head kick from Shepherd lands but Moonbow takes it in his stride.
Shepherd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Moonbow takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shepherd scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Shepherd lands a head kick!
A solid leg kick lands there for Shepherd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shepherd throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Shepherd looks to land a combination. Moonbow sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Shepherd lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shepherd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moonbow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shepherd as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sehanine Moonbow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shepherd scores with a leg kick.
Shepherd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shepherd works over Moonbow's head and body with a nice combination.
Shepherd fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Moonbow is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A thudding body kick lands there by Shepherd!
Shepherd lands a head kick!
Shepherd lands a nice looking body kick.
Moonbow is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shepherd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Shepherd lands but Moonbow takes it in his stride.
Shepherd lands a head kick. Moonbow smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A thudding body kick lands there by Shepherd!
An inside leg kick lands from Shepherd.
Shepherd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Moonbow.
Shepherd lands a with a good body shot.
Moonbow looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A punch combination from Shepherd misses.
Moonbow looks to land a right hand but Shepherd moved out of range.
Shepherd jabs at Moonbow's body.
Shepherd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shepherd scores with a head kick.
No luck for Shepherd with that takedown attempt.
Moonbow on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shepherd. Shepherd obviously looking to wear him down.
Moonbow takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shepherd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Moonbow misses with a jab to the body
and Shepherd counters with a nice kick to the body.
Shepherd scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shepherd.
Shepherd throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shepherd jabs at Moonbow's body.
Shepherd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Moonbow. That did some damage!
Shepherd lands with a shot to the body.
Shepherd digs a good body shot into Moonbow's ribs.
Shepherd will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shepherd feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moonbow's calf.
Crunch! Shepherd slams his shin into Moonbow's torso.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shepherd throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moonbow's waist but Moonbow gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shepherd off to one side.
Shepherd throws a front kick that sends Moonbow stumbling back into the cage.
Moonbow steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Shepherd. That one must have hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Shepherd really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Shepherd bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Moonbow's head.
Shepherd circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shepherd counters with a head kick. That will keep Moonbow thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Shepherd. Moonbow shrugs it off though.
Shepherd scoring well with a low kick there.
Shepherd lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shepherd.
A low kick from Moonbow is predictable there
and Shepherd counters with a nice leg kick.
Moonbow tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shepherd bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Moonbow takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Moonbow looks to land a right hand but Shepherd moved out of range.
Shepherd feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moonbow's calf.
Moonbow darts in trying to clinch
and Shepherd counters with a lovely shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepherd scores with a sloppy right hand. Moonbow should have avoided that one.
Shepherd defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moonbow.
Shepherd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shepherd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shepherd connects with a high kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shepherd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shepherd. That's going to slow Moonbow down.
Shepherd thumps Moonbow with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Shepherd there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shepherd thumps Moonbow with a low kick.
Shepherd moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Moonbow tries to clinch but Shepherd moves away
and Shepherd counters with a slapping leg kick.
Moonbow on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shepherd. Shepherd obviously looking to wear him down.
Shepherd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shepherd.
Shepherd clobbers Moonbow with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shepherd. That's going to slow Moonbow down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shepherd.
Shepherd thuds his shin into the meat of Moonbow's side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shepherd stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shepherd.
Shepherd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shepherd throws a series of strikes that have Moonbow backpedaling.
Shepherd throws a front kick that sends Moonbow stumbling back into the cage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shepherd, right into the meat.
Shepherd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Moonbow. That did some damage!
Shepherd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Moonbow's sensitive parts.
Shepherd throws a nice head kick!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shepherd.
Moonbow walks into a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shepherd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moonbow takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good leg kick by Shepherd there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Moonbow dodges the punch combination from Shepherd.
Shepherd lands a jab to Moonbow's midsection.
Shepherd lands with a kick to the temple. Moonbow shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Moonbow shoots in for a double leg but Shepherd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shepherd scores with a body shot.
Shepherd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shepherd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shepherd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shepherd lands a slapping body shot.
Shepherd throws a series of strikes that have Moonbow backpedaling.
Shepherd digs a good body shot into Moonbow's ribs.
Shepherd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Moonbow's sensitive parts.
Shepherd lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shepherd connects with a high kick.
Shepherd lands a head kick. Moonbow smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Shepherd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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 body kick there by Shepherd.
Shepherd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shepherd shoots in for a takedown but Moonbow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shepherd cracks Moonbow with an open hand slap.
Shepherd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shepherd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shepherd thuds his shin into the meat of Moonbow's side.
Moonbow looks to clinch
and Shepherd counters with a slapping leg kick.
A low kick from Moonbow misses
and Shepherd counters with an outside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moonbow takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shepherd plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Moonbow throws a combination that misses
and Shepherd counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Moonbow thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Shepherd dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Moonbow takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shepherd circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shepherd makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Moonbow falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shepherd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Moonbow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moonbow tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shepherd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Moonbow misses the body punch
and Shepherd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shepherd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shepherd is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Moonbow rather than just go for the knockout.
Shepherd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shepherd, right into the meat.
Shepherd scores with a spinning back kick!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A head kick from Shepherd lands but Moonbow takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepherd lands a head kick. Moonbow smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Shepherd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Moonbow throws a leg kick
and Shepherd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
An inside leg kick lands from Shepherd.
Shepherd lands a head kick!
Shepherd lands a head kick!
Shepherd cracks a nice hook into Moonbow's ribs.
Shepherd cracks the inside of Moonbow's front leg.
Moonbow on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shepherd. Shepherd obviously looking to wear him down.
Shepherd throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shepherd scores with a head kick.
Shepherd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Moonbow. That did some damage!
Shepherd feints and then cracks Moonbow's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moonbow down.
Moonbow takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jack Shepherd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shepherd throws a shot to the body.
Moonbow takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shepherd scores with a head kick.
Shepherd works over Moonbow's head and body with a nice 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!
Shepherd cracks the inside of Moonbow's front leg.
Shepherd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shepherd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Moonbow on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shepherd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shepherd scores with a body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Shepherd finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Moonbow has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Shepherd.
Shepherd lands with a kick to the temple. Moonbow shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Shepherd jabs at Moonbow's body.
Moonbow closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shepherd, right into the meat.
An inside leg kick lands from Shepherd.
Shepherd scores with a head kick.
Shepherd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Moonbow's sensitive parts.
Moonbow throws the left hand but Shepherd avoids the punch easily.
Shepherd lands a head kick!
Shepherd bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shepherd punishes Moonbow's body with a nice straight punch.
Shepherd connects with a solid leg kick.
Shepherd looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Moonbow!
Shepherd looking to control but Moonbow is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shepherd controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shepherd avoids the attempt from Moonbow to control.
Sehanine Moonbow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shepherd takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Moonbow is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 41:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 41:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 41:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Shepherd!
Jack Shepherd is the new lightweight champion!
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
100% |
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