Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: T182 Makarenko vs Palelei
Date: Mar 26, 2017

#R1#
No luck for Shephard with that takedown attempt.
Shephard shoots in looking for a takedown but Man manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shephard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Shephard pushes Man up against the cage in a clinch.
Shephard throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
Shephard misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shephard.
Shephard misses with some punches.
Shephard prevents a body shot from Man.
A short right from Man. #TD2#
Man turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Man manages to end up in side control.
Man working the ground and pound.
Shephard struggling a bit here.
Man lands a nice forearm strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man trying to control the position but Shephard is working away.
Shephard is being controlled here.
Shephard is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Man controlling the position from side mount.
Man wants to control but Shephard is keeping him busy.
Man slows the pace down.
Man landing a few strikes.
Man takes a little break here. Shephard wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Man trying to control the position but Shephard is working away.
Shephard is trying to improve his position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shephard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Man's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Man wants to control but Shephard is keeping him busy.
Man is pressing down on Shephard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shephard is holding on for now.
Man wants to control but Shephard is keeping him busy.
Shephard wants to get back to full guard.
Man is looking to take a break and control but Shephard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Man performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Shephard is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Man takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shephard wants to control but Man is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shephard wants to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Shephard.
Man shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Man gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Man wants a takedown but no success here.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shephard's elbow.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Shephard controls his hands.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shephard throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
Shephard lands a hook that snaps the head of Man backwards. #T4#
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shephard throws a head punch that misses.
Man tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jack Shephard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Super Man.
Man wants a takedown.
A body shot lands from Man.
A nice right hand lands inside from Man.
Man lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Shephard fails to land.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Man blocking some punches.
Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Shephard avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
Shephard throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man can't find room to land a body shot as Shephard controls the action.
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!
Shephard misses with some punches.
Man has Shephard pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shephard manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Man.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shephard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shephard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Super Man dominated that round.
That's time! Shephard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Shephard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Man is out of range.
Shephard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shephard checks a leg kick.
Shephard is looking to counter punch.
Shephard blocks a head kick by Man.
Decent striking displayed by Man there.
Shephard looks to land a combination but Man avoids it well.
Man throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Man throws a big shot that misses.
Man works the jab nicely.
Shephard staying out of range there.
Shephard was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Man fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shephard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD2#
Man fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shephard sprawls well initially but Man persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Shephard trying to control from the bottom.
Shephard is pressing down on Man's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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!
Man passes Shephard's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Still in half guard, Man seems content to control.
Man trying to control from half guard but Shephard is working away.
Shephard wants to improve his position but Man is controlling well.
Shephard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shephard looking for a sweep. Not yet Shephard, not yet. #SUB#
Shephard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Man defends it easily.
Man not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Man distracts Shephard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Man trying to control but Shephard is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Man stopping the sweep attempt from Shephard.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Shephard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shephard seems keen to control Man's posture.
Man has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Shephard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shephard keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Shephard is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Shephard looking for subs off his back but Man has passed one foot through into half guard.
Man not doing much here.
My spies in Montreal Elite Gym inform me that Man has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3#
Man working Shephard over with strikes.
Shephard is trying to control but Man passes into side control!
Man is chipping away with strikes.
Shephard is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Man controlling the position from side mount.
Man lands an elbow.
Man scores with punches from side control. #T4#
Shephard on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Shephard tries to improve position but can't.
Man wants to control but Shephard is keeping him busy.
Shephard sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Shephard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Man pulls his head out easily.
Man has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shephard has a hand on Man's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Man takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Man lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man is landing with some decent strikes but Shephard is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#CUT2#
It looks like Jack Shephard has been cut.
Super Man has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shephard sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shephard wants to improve his position but Man is controlling well.
Man perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Super Man showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Shephard's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick misses from Man.
Man tries to land a front kick but Shephard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Man walks into a stiff left hand from Shephard.
Shephard moves out of range as Man strikes.
Shephard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT#
It looks like Super Man has been cut.
Shephard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Man moves into the clinch.
Jack Shephard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shephard misses with a punch to the body.
Shephard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
A short uppercut from Shephard.
Man is working Shephard over against the cage.
Man works on Shephard's body with a couple of short punches.
Man lands a right hand.
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!
Man stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shephard prevents a body shot from Man.
A nice right hand lands inside from Man.
Man is working Shephard over against the cage.#T1#
Shephard blocks a body shot from Man.
Shephard misses with some punches.
Shephard blocks a body shot from Man.
Man has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shephard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Man can't find room to land a body shot as Shephard controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Shephard fails to land.
Shephard misses with some punches.
Man is working for takedown but Shephard is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Man gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Man is trying to control the action in half guard but Shephard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Shephard looking for submissions off his back.
Shephard tries to get to full guard but Man has control of the leg.
Shephard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jack Shephard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Super Man is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Man slips a nice elbow through Shephard's hands, connecting with Shephard's forehead.
Man seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shephard is looking to control Man's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shephard avoid being mounted?
Man looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shephard with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shephard is refusing to be controlled, as Man sits in half guard.
Man sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Man connects with a nice short shot to Shephard's temple.
Man controlling the action here.#T3#
Shephard wants to get back to full guard but Man has passed into side control.
Shephard is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shephard manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man is looking for a sweep. Shephard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Man is trying is best to control the position here.
Shephard is thwarting Man's attempts to control the position.
Shephard looks to land a strike but Man avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Man keeping moving, preventing Shephard from controlling successfully. #T4#
Man is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Man performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Shephard is not content to let Man control the position.
Shephard tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Man is pressing down on Shephard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shephard is holding on for now.
Shephard wants to get back to full guard.
Man lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Man controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Super Man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Man 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Super Man!
A victorious Super Man thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: T179: Escobar vs. Palelei
Date: Mar 04, 2017

#R1#
Shephard throws an off balance right hand
and Bon counters with a left and a right that stings Shephard.
Bon staying out of range there.
Bon feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Shephard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A leg kick checked by Shephard.
Bon blocks a head kick by Shephard.
Bon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shephard moves away.
Nice body kick there by Bon.
Shephard moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bon throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Shephard gets a double leg takedown into Bon's guard.
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!#SUB2#
Shephard drops back looking for a leg! Bon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bon manages to kick Shephard off! Shephard jumps back into Bon's guard.
Bon wants to stand up but Shephard is controlling him. #T1#
Bon can't keep his opponent in guard - Shephard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #ES#
Bon pushes Shephard off and gets back to his feet.
Bon throws an off balance right hand
enabling Shephard to counter with a crisp jab.
Shephard throws a jab but it's blocked by Bon.
Bon throws a big counter combination but Shephard scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Shephard forces Bon back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Shephard fails to land.
Shephard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bon backwards. #BC#
Bon manages to break the clinch.
Bon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Remy Bon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shephard avoids the body shot from Bon.
Bon throws an overhand right that lands on Shephard's shoulder, as Shephard tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Shephard thows a leg kick but Bon checks it
letting Bon counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Jack Shephard has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shephard misses with a double jab.
Shephard jabs Bon right on the nose. Bon blinks but takes it well.
Bon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shephard throws out a counter right but Bon avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Shephard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bon was covering up waiting for the punch and Shephard finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shephard is controlling him.
Shephard trying to control the position from guard on top but Bon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shephard stops Bon from standing up.
Shephard forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Shephard is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bon! #SUB2#
Shephard has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Bon is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Shephard!
A pretty intense looking Jack Shephard took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: Death Squad 368:Pablo v Lex
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Powell slips under a jab from Shephard.
Love-Hate Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powell works Shephard's body with a nice hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Powell!
Powell looks to score with a jab to the body but Shephard is just out of range.
Shephard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#
It looks like Love-Hate Powell has been cut.
Shephard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Powell tries to avoid it but Shephard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Powell to the ground. Powell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shephard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little feinted left hand from Shephard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Powell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shephard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shephard fails with a takedown attempt.
And Powell tries to counter it with a takedown but Shephard pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shephard feinted with a counter takedown.
Powell throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Shephard counter with a right hand.
Shephard avoids the body shot from Powell. #T1#
Powell slips under a jab.
Powell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Powell lands with a right hand.
Powell swings for the body but Shephard moves out of range.
Powell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shephard.
A little feinted left hand from Shephard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Powell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Powell jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Powell lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shephard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shephard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shephard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shephard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Powell has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Powell lands a head shot.
Shephard shoots for a double leg takedown but Powell sprawls well. He's pushed Shephard'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 Jack Shephard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Powell is looking to slow Shephard down with leg kicks.
Shephard throws the left hand but Powell avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Powell misses with a low kick.
Powell throws an overhand right that lands on Shephard's shoulder, as Shephard tries to avoid the shot.
Shephard is looking to counter punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shephard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Powell lands an overhand right.
Shephard circles away from the clinch attempt
and Powell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Powell lands a nice shot to the body. #CL2#
Powell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Powell.
Shephard is pushing Powell up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right from Shephard. #T3#
Shephard scores with a shoulder strike.
Powell lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Shephard fails to land.
Shephard scores with a shoulder strike.
Shephard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Powell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Powell is trying to break free.#BC#
Shephard manages to break the clinch.
Shephard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Powell momentarily.
Powell misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Shephard misses the target.
Shephard is looking to clinch.
Powell scores with a decent looking hook.
A leg kick checked by Shephard.#T4#
Powell misses with a low kick.
Powell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shephard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Powell throws a body punch but Shephard moves out of range.
Shephard connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Powell is looking to clinch.
Powell misses with a right hand
and Shephard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Powell misses with a shot to the body #KD#
and Shephard counters with a crisp right hand that drops Powell! Shephard lets Powell back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Powell is rocked!
Powell tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shephard counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Shephard!
Jack Shephard got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: Death Squad 363:Sean v Tallon
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1#
Jihad scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Jack Shephard has been cut.#CL2#
Shephard instigates a clinch.
Shephard scores with a shot to the side of Jihad's head. #TD2#
Shephard gets control of Jihad's arms and successfully pulls guard. Shephard will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jihad is working Shephard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Shephard keeping full guard, as Jihad tries to pass.
Jihad throws a big right hand that misses.
Shephard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jihad works over Shephard with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jihad passes Shephard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jihad drops an elbow to the side of Shephard's head.
Jihad is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Shephard is trying to control Jihad's posture. Jihad takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Shephard! Jihad is rotating here... this could be the end... Shephard is out! Jihad has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mohammed Jihad!
Mohammed Jihad seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Death Squad 357:Quaid v Jack
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1#
Quaid looks to land a combination but Shephard avoids it well.
Shephard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quaid.
Quaid connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#
It looks like Jack Shephard has been cut.
Shephard lands a jab to the head.
Quaid ducks under a wild hook from Shephard.
Quaid misses with an uppercut.
Shephard thuds his right hand into Quaid's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Quaid stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Quaid wants it to stay on the feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Shephard has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Shephard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Quaid to counter with a crisp jab.
Quaid lands a nice shot to the body.
Shephard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Quaid counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quaid throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shephard misses with a takedown attempt
and Quaid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Quaid throws out a loose jab but Shephard uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Shephard lands a nice looking body shot.
Quaid throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shephard punishes Quaid's body with a nice straight punch.
Quaid moves out of range of the strikes.
Shephard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Quaid bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shephard misses with a lunging right hand
and Quaid counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
That has opened up Jack Shephard's cut even more.
Shephard throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Quaid counter with a right hand.
Quaid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shephard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Quaid counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Quaid darts in looking for a takedown but Shephard gets double underhooks and turns Quaid into the cage.
Jack Shephard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shephard lands a nice hook to Quaid's body. Quaid takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shephard darts in looking for a takedown but Quaid gets double underhooks and turns Shephard into the cage.
Douglas Quaid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Shephard.
Shephard throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Shephard is countered with a crisp right hand from Quaid that sends him to the canvas! Quaid follows him to the mat into side control. #T2#
Quaid in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quaid lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #ROC#
Shephard is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Jack Shephard's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jack Shephard's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Douglas Quaid!
After the fight, Douglas Quaid was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Death Squad 350:Jack v Vicenzo
Date: Oct 22, 2016

#R1#
Vitalli looks to throw the jab but Shephard is out of range.
Vitalli scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD#
Shephard decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Shephard thows a huge punch but Vitalli dodges it nicely.
Vitalli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vitalli is refusing to be controlled, as Shephard sits in half guard.
Vitalli slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vitalli trying to control the position.
Shephard stopping the sweep attempt from Vitalli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vitalli is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vitalli looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shephard tries to free his leg and advance position but Vitalli is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Vitalli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shephard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shephard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vitalli wants to sweep but no luck.
Shephard forces his way into half guard.
Shephard thows a huge punch but Vitalli dodges it nicely.
Vitalli wants to improve his position but Shephard is controlling well.
Shephard content to control rather than advance.
Nice strikes from Shephard there.
Vitalli manages to get to full guard.
Shephard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shephard pushes down on Vitalli's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
Vitalli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vitalli on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vitalli wants to control but Shephard is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Shephard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vitalli trying to control from the bottom.
Vitalli gets back to full guard.
Vitalli trying to keep a closed guard but Shephard is proving a slippery customer.
Vitalli wants to sweep here but Shephard controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Shephard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shephard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Shephard forces his way into half guard.
Vitalli is looking for a sweep. Shephard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shephard is trying to control. Vitalli wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vitalli is looking to improve his position.
Shephard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vitalli tries to get to full guard but Shephard has control of the leg.
Vitalli is looking to control Shephard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vitalli avoid being mounted?
Vitalli tries to roll over but Shephard keeps him under control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shephard is nestled in close to Vitalli, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vitalli wants to control but Shephard is keeping busy.
Shephard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vitalli moves into full guard.
Vitalli manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shephard manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Shephard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shephard has control of Vitalli's left arm, preventing Vitalli from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vitalli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shephard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shephard thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Shephard 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.
#R2#
Shephard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vitalli but Vitalli pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice takedown defense from Vitalli. No joy for Shephard on that attempt.
Vitalli lands a really nice looking cross but Shephard seems unphased. #CUT2#
It looks like Jack Shephard has been cut.
Vitalli displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shephard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Shephard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vitalli scores with a jab. Shephard acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD#
Shephard looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vitalli!
Vitalli gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Vitalli is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Shephard 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.
Vitalli is looking to control Shephard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vitalli avoid being mounted?#T1#
Shephard is nestled in close to Vitalli, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vitalli gets full guard.#SUB2#
Vitalli has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shephard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vitalli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vitalli is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Shephard won't allow Vitalli to pass to mount.
Shephard is looking to improve his position. #T2##ES#
Shephard makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD#
Shephard gets the takedown into side control.
Jack Shephard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vitalli gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Vitalli is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shephard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shephard's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Shephard defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Vitalli's arms. #SUB2#
Vitalli has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Shephard rolls, trying to escape but Vitalli keeps control of the position. #SUB2#
Vitalli has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Shephard has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Shephard wants to escape the position.
Shephard is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Shephard is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Vitalli gets his way! #T3##SUB2#
Vitalli working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Vitalli keeps control of the position as Shephard tries to break free. #SUB2#
Vitalli is looking for the choke from the back position but Shephard is controlling his hands well.
Vitalli is hanging on to Shephard's back as he tries to escape. #SUB2#
Shephard is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Vitalli gets his way!
Shephard manages to reverse the position and now he's in Vitalli's guard. Nice work there by Shephard.
Vitalli wants to sweep here but Shephard controlling him for the moment.
Shephard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shephard trying to control but Vitalli is working from the bottom. #T4#
Vitalli avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shephard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vitalli is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Shephard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vitalli has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shephard has managed to get both his arms back between Vitalli's legs - danger averted.
Shephard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vitalli's guard.
Shephard prevents Vitalli from improving his position.#SUB#
Shephard wants to work for an arm triangle but Vitalli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shephard wants to pass the guard but Vitalli is defending well.
Vitalli is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shephard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shephard's back!
Vitalli is not going to allow Shephard to sit and survive in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vincenzo Vitalli will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jack Shephard's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shephard shoots and misses
and Vitalli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab lands there for Vitalli.
Vitalli attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shephard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vitalli sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shephard somewhat.
Shephard fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Shephard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Shephard throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vitalli tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shephard is in Vitalli's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shephard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vitalli looking to control.
Shephard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shephard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shephard is pushing down on Vitalli's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vitalli is fighting to maintain full guard but Shephard has managed to sneak the leg through.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shephard connects with a nice short shot to Vitalli's temple. #T1#
Shephard wants to take a breather but Vitalli is having none of it.
Shephard passes the guard and advances to mount!
Vitalli keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vitalli regains half guard.
Vitalli tries to roll over but Shephard keeps him under control.
Vitalli moves into full guard.
Vitalli keeping full guard, as Shephard tries to pass.
Vitalli lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Shephard wants to sweep but no luck.
Vitalli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shephard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vitalli trying to control the position from guard on top but Shephard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shephard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Shephard trying to control but Vitalli is working from the bottom.
Shephard scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Vitalli is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shephard is aware though and is defending well.
Vitalli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shephard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vitalli manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shephard manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shephard is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB#
Shephard drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vitalli manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Shephard has Vitalli in his guard.#REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shephard is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Vitalli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shephard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shephard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shephard passes into half guard.
Shephard is keen to just control but Vitalli is a slippery customer.#T4#
Vitalli wants to improve his position but Shephard is controlling well.
Vitalli trying to control here.
Shephard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shephard scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shephard is looking to advance position but Vitalli won't allow it.
Vitalli trying to control from the bottom.
Vitalli is looking to improve his position.
Shephard is keen to just control but Vitalli is a slippery customer.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Vitalli has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shephard is working away from the top position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Shephard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shephard 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Shephard!
Jack Shephard decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Vincenzo Vitalli was interviewed post fight and said 'I believe, in my prime, I could have fought with anybody alive.'.

Event: Death Squad 344:Heart v Sionis
Date: Sep 28, 2016

#R1#
Shephard throws a combination that misses
letting Burns counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Jack Shephard has been cut.
Burns 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shephard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Burns scrambles back to his feet.
Shephard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Burns lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shephard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Burns shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've been told by Burns 's head coaches at UHK, Inc. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burns .
Shephard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT#
That has opened up Jack Shephard's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns feints and then cracks Shephard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shephard down.
Burns fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shephard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shephard blocks a jab.
Shephard appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Burns keeps Shephard at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
Shephard 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.
Burns moves away from the strike by Shephard.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Shephard.
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Shephard is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Shephard.
Burns throws a head kick but Shephard moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shephard! But no joy.
Burns drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Burns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shephard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burns sizes up Shephard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shephard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Burns catches Shephard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Shephard swats away the attempt to clinch by Burns .
A countering left hand to the body from Shephard misses.#CL#
Burns gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from Shephard.
Burns can't find room to land a body shot as Shephard controls the action.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Shephard uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burns .
Shephard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burns lands a shot to the body.
Burns lands with a left to the head.
Shephard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Shephard uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burns . #T3##BC#
Burns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burns swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab from Burns .#CUT#
The cut above Jack Shephard's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Burns throws a poor cross that misses
and Shephard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Burns has closed the distance and engaged Shephard in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shephard.
Burns struggles to land a body shot inside as Shephard controls his hands.
Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by Shephard.
Burns tries to work over Shephard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shephard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shephard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shephard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shephard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burns lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burns misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shephard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shephard has a couple of punches blocked by Burns .
Burns wants to stall.
A hook to the body from Burns .
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burns creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Burns . #CUT#
Jack Shephard's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Burns scores with a shot to the side of Shephard's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shephard. #BC#
Burns breaks the clinch.
Burns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shephard throws out the jab.
Burns takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Burns moves out of range as Shephard strikes.
Shephard scores with a jab to the head.
Burns scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex John Conor Burns dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Shephard's cut.
That's time! Burns 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Shephard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns .
Burns lands with a straight right. Shephard didn't see that one coming.
Burns takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #KD2#
Shephard bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Burns ! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC2#
Burns is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shephard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oh Burns is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burns working a defensive guard here.
Burns seems to have got his legs back now.
Shephard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shephard is fighting to break Burns 's control of his arms but Burns is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Burns trying to keep a closed guard but Shephard is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shephard connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Burns controlling the position.
Burns knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shephard on the ground.
Shephard wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
Shephard throwing strikes but missing.
Burns not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Burns goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jack Shephard's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alex John Conor Burns !
Alex John Conor Burns decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Death Squad 338:Heart v Pablo
Date: Sep 10, 2016

#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Urquhart.
Urquhart's corner calls for a 1-2. Urquhart obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#
It looks like Jack Shephard has been cut.#KD2#
Urquhart drops Shephard with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Shephard looks back up at him and smiles so Urquhart waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Shephard avoids the head kick by Urquhart.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Shephard misses the target.
Urquhart wants to counter the offense by Shephard and move into the clinch position.
Shephard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shephard misses with an uppercut. Urquhart saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Urquhart.
Shephard throws the left hand but Urquhart avoids the punch easily.
Urquhart tries a quick counter leg kick but Shephard is wise to it.#KD2#
Urquhart cracks Shephard with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Urquhart has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Shephard to stand back up!#CUT2#
Jack Shephard's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Shephard grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Urquhart takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Shephard cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jack Shephard!
A less than humble Jack Shephard misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Death Squad 335:Mamba v Hiro
Date: Aug 27, 2016

#R1#
Cropp swinging wildly here.
Cropp misses with a lunging right hand
and Shephard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A lazy body kick from Cropp
and Shephard counters with a right hand to the body.
Shephard throws a low kick but Cropp avoids it.
Cropp looks for the body kick but Shephard saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Cropp misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Shephard.
Shephard moves out of range of the strikes.
Cropp throws a head kick that misses
and Shephard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cropp throws an off balance right hand
and Shephard counters with a right hand to the body.
Shephard lands a jab to Cropp's midsection.
Cropp looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cropp throws a nice looking combination but Shephard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cropp is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Cropp misses
and Shephard counters with a right hand from hell and Cropp is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Shephard!
Jack Shephard took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: Death Squad 332:Origi v Donnie
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1#
Shephard throws out a powerful jab.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shephard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smith looks for a takedown but Shephard sprawls well.
Shephard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shephard throws a low kick, looking for Smith's leg but Smith calmly moves out of range.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Shephard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shephard throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shephard throws out the jab.
Shephard throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shephard.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Shephard.#BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Shephard feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shephard defends well and Smith ends up having to push Shephard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Shephard. No joy for Smith on that attempt. #T1#
Shephard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good exchange - Shephard coming out on top.
Shephard stuffs the takedown.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Jack Shephard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shephard misses with a hook.
Shephard lands a head shot.
Shephard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith moves away from the strike by Shephard.
Shephard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shephard throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shephard connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shephard avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shephard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Smith wants to clinch.
Jack Shephard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shephard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Smith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Shephard is trying to escape the position but Smith is controlling the position.
Shephard is looking for a sweep.
Shephard struggling a bit here.
Shephard manages to get back to half guard.
Smith 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.
Shephard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
Smith just trying to survive but Shephard is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Shephard connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Smith to escape the position. #T3#
Shephard tries to get the hooks in deep but Smith pushed the leg off.
Smith tries to escape the position.
Shephard keeps control of the position easily here as Smith tries to buck him off.
Shephard somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Shephard cracks Smith with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Smith from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Shephard misses with an elbow to the head.
Shephard is hanging on to Smith's back as he tries to escape.
The referee is taking a good look at Smith as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Shephard! #SUB2#
Shephard looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Smith taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Shephard!
Jack Shephard thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Syn 451 - Wein vs. Dzhumagalie
Date: Jun 23, 2016

#R1#
Nord tests Shephard's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Jack Shephard has been cut.
Good work by Shephard as he checks the leg kick.
Shephard is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab from Shephard does it's job there.
Nord looks to land a left hand but Shephard moved out of range nicely.
Shephard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nord circles away quickly and effectively.
Shephard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nord takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shephard misses with a two punch combination.
Nord tries to land a front kick but Shephard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nord lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shephard misses with a double jab.
Nord drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shephard defends it well.#TD#
Shephard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nord is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Shephard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nord knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Nord is looking to regain half guard here but Shephard keeps moving and retains side control.
Nord can't do much from the bottom here.
Nord tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Shephard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shephard throws an elbow but Nord slips to the side and avoids it well.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nord holds on to Shephard's head and controls the position momentarily.
Nord tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Shephard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Shephard wants to control but Nord is keeping him busy.
Shephard creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T3#
Nord is trying to get back to half guard.
Nord is still trying to improve position.
Shephard tries to score with some ground and pound. Nord controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Nord struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Shephard is trying to get an arm triangle but Nord is defending well.
Shephard working the head and body with strikes.
Shephard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
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.
Nord is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nord is trying to work for a sweep but Shephard has mounted him!
Shephard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nord slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nord tries to get to full guard but Shephard has control of the leg.
Shephard performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nord keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Shephard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Shephard's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Shephard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That kick from Nord tenderised Shephard's leg. Shephard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nord misses with a few strikes there.
Shephard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nord slips under a jab.
And Nord tries to counter it with a takedown but Shephard pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nord throws a right hand that misses
and Shephard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nord plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nord thuds his shin into the meat of Shephard's side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nord misses with a wild body shot.
Shephard throws a big counter combination but Nord scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A swing and a miss from Nord.
Donk. Nord catches Shephard right on the button with a cross.
Shephard throws a combination. Nord tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T1#
Nord misses with a leg kick
and Shephard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nord scores with a leg kick.
Shephard misses with a wild body shot.
Nord lands with a hook. Shephard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nord lands a head shot.
Shephard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vidar Nord seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nord misses with a hook.
Shephard throws a hook but Nord avoids it easily.
Shephard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#
Jack Shephard's cut is getting worse.
Nord fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shephard throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Shephard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nord throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shephard lands a nice shot to the body.
Shephard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shephard stuns Nord with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nord has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Shephard darts in looking for a takedown but Nord gets double underhooks and turns Shephard into the cage.
Shephard throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shephard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nord finds it's way round the side to connect with Shephard's head.
Nord avoids the body shot from Shephard.
Shephard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3##TD2#
Nord fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shephard sprawls well initially but Nord persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nord missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nord lands strikes from half guard.
Nord thows a huge punch but Shephard dodges it nicely.
Nord not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shephard taking some punishment here, with Nord in his half guard.
Nord missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nord passes the guard and advances to mount!
Nord lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #CUT2#
Jack Shephard's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jack Shephard's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vidar Nord!
Vidar Nord made sure to mention his sponsor, Reaper Combatwear in his post fight interview.

Event: Syn 436 - EPL Semi's
Date: Apr 29, 2016

#R1#
Crimson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Shephard misses.
Crimson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shephard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Crimson scrambles back to his feet.
Crimson looks to land a combination but Shephard avoids it well. #TD2#
Crimson tries to sprawl but Shephard drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Crimson wants to control but Shephard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shephard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Crimson wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shephard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Crimson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shephard.
Shephard trying to control from Crimson's half guard. Crimson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Crimson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Crimson has control of Shephard's left arm, preventing Shephard from doing any damage.
Shephard trying to control the position from guard on top but Crimson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shephard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Shephard with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shephard.
Crimson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Shephard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shephard takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Culver Crimson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crimson scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Crimson slips under a jab from Shephard.
Shephard has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Crimson.#CL#
Crimson has managed to clinch.
Shephard is trying to break the clinch but Crimson is controlling him.
Shephard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crimson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Crimson.
I was talking to Crimson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Shephard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crimson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crimson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shephard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crimson misses with some punches. #BC2#
Shephard manages to break the clinch.
Crimson misses with a low kick. #T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Crimson, as that shot connected. #CUT#
It looks like Jack Shephard has been cut.
Shephard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crimson throws a lazy right hand but Shephard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crimson swings for the body but Shephard moves out of range.
Crimson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shephard.
Shephard connects with a single shot there.
Shephard lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#
It looks like Culver Crimson has been cut.
Shephard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Crimson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crimson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shephard's head backwards.
A solid leg kick lands there for Crimson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Crimson. That snapped Shephard's head back.
Crimson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Crimson, right into the meat.
A left and a right from Shephard both land. Nice combination.
Crimson jabs Shephard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Crimson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shephard throws a counter combo.
Crimson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shephard.
Crimson throws a wild body kick that Shephard sees coming a mile off.
Crimson misses with a body shot #KD2#
and Shephard counters with a crisp one two that drops Crimson! Shephard thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Crimson to his feet! Crimson is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Crimson is rocked!
Shephard misses with a straight right.
Oh Crimson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A combination from Shephard does no damage.
Crimson seems to have got his legs back now.
Shephard tries to bum rush Crimson with a series of wild strikes but Crimson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Shephard will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Shephard misses with a shot to the body
and Shephard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crimson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Crimson throws a jab when Shephard was well out of range.
Shephard lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Shephard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Crimson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shephard throws a lazy right hand but Crimson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crimson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Shephard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crimson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#
That has opened up Jack Shephard's cut even more.
Crimson wants to slow Shephard down by chopping away at his legs.
Crimson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shephard.
Shephard throws a big shot that misses.
Jack Shephard seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Shephard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shephard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crimson.
Shephard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shephard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shephard is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Crimson.
Crimson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shephard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crimson wants to clinch up but Shephard keeps it at a distance.
Crimson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shephard throws out a counter right but Crimson avoids it with no problem.
Crimson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#
The cut above Jack Shephard's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Shephard looks to score with a jab to the body but Crimson is just out of range.
Crimson just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crimson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shephard.
Crimson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Crimson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Shephard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shephard swats away the attempt to clinch by Crimson.
Crimson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shephard needs to keep his hands up - Crimson had a free shot at his head there.
Crimson throws a front kick aimed at Shephard's knee but Shephard avoids it well.
Crimson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shephard.
Shephard moves out of range of the body kick from Crimson.
Shephard avoids the head kick by Crimson.
Shephard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Crimson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shephard.
Crimson tries to land a front kick but Shephard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Crimson is looking to score with low kicks.
Shephard swings for the body but Crimson moves out of range.
Shephard tries to bum rush Crimson with a series of wild strikes but Crimson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crimson avoids the body shot from Shephard.
It looked like Crimson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crimson tries to land a body kick
and Shephard counters with a straight right hand.
Shephard throws a poor cross that misses
and Crimson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shephard throws a jab when Crimson was well out of range.
A jab lands there for Crimson.
Crimson misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Crimson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shephard.
Crimson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#
Jack Shephard's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shephard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crimson can pounce on him.
Shephard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shephard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shephard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crimson.
Shephard swinging wildly here.
Nice body kick there by Crimson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Culver Crimson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Crimson throws out a powerful jab.
A low kick from Crimson is predictable there
and Shephard counters with a stiff right hand.
Shephard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shephard blocks the body kick.
Crimson takes one to the side of the head.
Shephard throws a lazy uppercut
and Crimson counters with a stiff right hand.
Shephard swings widly with a right hand
and Crimson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crimson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shephard.
A jab from Shephard misses.
A little feinted left hand from Crimson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jack Shephard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crimson scores with a nice head shot.
Shephard catches Crimson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Crimson missing with a left hand there. Shephard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Shephard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crimson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Shephard throws a right hand that Crimson ducks under and follows up with a left that Crimson also avoids with ease.
Crimson lands a really nice looking cross but Shephard seems unphased.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jack Shephard's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Culver Crimson!
A very excited looking Culver Crimson 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: Syn 427 - Total Madness
Date: Mar 22, 2016

#R1#
Shephard ducks under a wild hook from Aokiji.
Shephard blocks a jab.
Shephard is looking to counter punch.
Shephard blocks a leg kick.
Aokiji lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aokiji fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shephard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shephard moves out of range of the strikes.
Shephard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shephard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kuzan Aokiji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Aokiji moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shephard.
Shephard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aokiji has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aokiji misses with a punch on the inside.
Shephard avoiding damage as Aokiji throws knees to the body.
Shephard blocks a body shot from Aokiji.
Aokiji lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shephard backwards.
Shephard is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Aokiji is defending well.#BC#
Shephard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shephard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aokiji let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Shephard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aokiji can pounce on him.
Aokiji misses with a low kick as Shephard jumps back.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aokiji, right into the meat.
Aokiji fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aokiji lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aokiji connects with an inside leg kick.
Shephard with a jab.
A head kick from Aokiji lands but Shephard takes it in his stride. #CUT2#
It looks like Jack Shephard has been cut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aokiji.
A clash of legs there as Shephard blocks the low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aokiji darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good exchange - Shephard coming out on top.
We've been informed that Aokiji has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aokiji tries to clinch
and Shephard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Aokiji fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shephard.
Aokiji moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shephard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shephard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Aokiji is predictable there
and Shephard counters with a stiff right hand.
Aokiji throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aokiji.
Aokiji throws a head kick that misses.
Shephard checks a low kick from Aokiji.
Aokiji attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aokiji displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shephard throws out the jab.
Shephard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aokiji buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shephard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aokiji. #T3#
Aokiji attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shephard moves out of range of the body kick.
Aokiji throws a chopping leg kick but Shephard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Aokiji throws a lazy head kick
and Shephard counters with a straight right hand.
Aokiji throws a sloppy head kick and Shephard moves out of range easily.
Aokiji paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Aokiji showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shephard.
Aokiji looks to score with a jab to the body but Shephard is just out of range.
Shephard throws the left hand but Aokiji avoids the punch easily.
Shephard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aokiji.
Aokiji tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aokiji tries a low kick but Shephard avoids it.#T4#
Shephard moves out of range of the body kick.
Aokiji looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Shephard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slapping body kick lands there for Aokiji.
That kick from Aokiji tenderised Shephard's leg. Shephard is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aokiji takes one to the chin there.
Shephard punishes Aokiji's body with a nice straight punch.
Aokiji missing with a left hand there. Shephard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shephard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shephard moves out of range as Aokiji throws a body kick.
Aokiji misses with a body kick.
Shephard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shephard misses with a series of wild punches.
Aokiji flicks out a counter leg kick but Shephard steps away.
Aokiji lands a head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kuzan Aokiji dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Shephard's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Aokiji throws a head kick that half lands.
Shephard lands with an overhand left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aokiji.
Aokiji jabs Shephard right on the nose. Shephard blinks but takes it well.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Shephard has knocked Aokiji down with a huge combo! Shephard steps away and waves a wobbly Aokiji back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Aokiji is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Kuzan Aokiji has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aokiji misses with a shot to the body
and Shephard counters with a huge right that knocks Aokiji out cold! Shephard is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Shephard!
Jack Shephard decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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