PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uri Boyka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kris Shepard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boyka comes into the arena with BIG BOOTY BITCHES blaring out of the sound system. Uri Boyka has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Boyka
vs
Shepard

190 cm
19
200 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

185 cm
24
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uri Boyka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kris Shepard!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shepard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Uri Boyka has been cut.
Shepard blocks a head kick by Boyka.
A punch combination from Shepard misses.
Shepard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boyka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shepard finds it's way round the side to connect with Boyka's head.
Shepard misses with a wild combination.
Boyka shoots in for a takedown but Shepard shows good takedown defense.
Jab by Shepard.
Boyka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Boyka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shepard throws a combination that misses
and Boyka counters with a big head kick but Shepard shrugs it off.
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!
Shepard throws a nice looking combination but Boyka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Shepard misses.
Shepard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shepard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boyka counters with a head kick.
Shepard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boyka.
Boyka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shepard but Shepard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uri Boyka. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepard fails to land with a series of punches.
Boyka fails to land the takedown.
Shepard throws a left and a right that both miss

and Boyka counters with a single leg into guard. Shepard didn't expect that.
Shepard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boyka trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shepard's guard.
Shepard wants to get back to his feet but Boyka is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shepard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boyka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Shepard pushes Boyka off and gets back to his feet.
Shepard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boyka counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Shepard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boyka counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Shepard moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Boyka misses with a two punch combination.
Boyka is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shepard throws a nice looking combination but Boyka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boyka tries for a takedown but Shepard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shepard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shepard lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Shepard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boyka counters with a series of strikes. Shepard will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shepard falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shepard throws a right and a left that Boyka avoids nicely.
Shepard misses with a double jab.
Boyka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shepard misses with a combination
and Boyka counters with a head kick. That will keep Shepard thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Boyka takes one on the button.
Shepard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shepard swinging wildly here.
Boyka misses with a double jab
and Shepard counters with a left and a right that stings Boyka.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepard misses with a few strikes there.
A left and a right from Shepard both land. Nice combination.
Boyka fails with the takedown
and Shepard counters with a nice uppercut.
Shepard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boyka counters with a head kick.
Shepard throws a right and a left that Boyka avoids nicely.
Shepard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boyka counters with a head kick. That will keep Shepard thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Shepard throws a series of punches but Boyka avoids them all with ease.
Shepard misses with a wild combination.
Shepard digs a good hook to Boyka's body.
Shepard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shepard lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shepard fails to land with a series of punches.
Shepard throws a nice looking combination but Boyka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyka shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shepard counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Shepard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shepard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shepard stuns Boyka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shepard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shepard throws a series of punches but Boyka avoids them all with ease.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shepard.
Shepard misses with a two punch combination.
Boyka closes the distance but Shepard moves to the side
and Boyka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shepard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shepard throws a series of punches but Boyka moves out of range.
Shepard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boyka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shepard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kris Shepard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Uri Boyka's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Boyka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shepard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shepard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shepard throws out a powerful jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shepard, as that shot connected.
Shepard looks to land a combination but Boyka avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Shepard.
Shepard punishes Boyka's body with a nice straight punch.
Shepard misses the shot to the body.
Kris Shepard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boyka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shepard misses with a combination

and Boyka counters with a single leg into guard. Shepard didn't expect that.

Shepard is working an open guard so Boyka takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
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!
Shepard scores with a jab to the body.
Shepard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boyka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shepard is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepard throws a combination that misses
and Boyka counters with an inside leg kick.
Shepard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boyka counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Shepard is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Boyka fails with the takedown
and Shepard counters with a left and a right that stings Boyka.
Shepard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boyka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shepard as he avoids it easily.
Boyka tries for a takedown but Shepard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uri Boyka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shepard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boyka counters with a head kick.
Shepard lands a right hook to the body.
Shepard scores with a three punch combo!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shepard stalks Boyka and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Boyka's face. Boyka staggers backwards, shaken.
Shepard lands a two punch combo.
Boyka slips a jab and a cross from Shepard.
Horrible takedown by Boyka or perhaps it was just good defense by Shepard which made him look bad.
Boyka has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shepard closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Boyka with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shepard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shepard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boyka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boyka with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shepard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kris Shepard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shepard misses with a double jab

and Boyka counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shepard wants to get back to his feet.

Boyka is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shepard pushes Boyka off looking to stand but Boyka dives back in and keeps control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boyka is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shepard defends it well.
Boyka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shepard defending well though.

Boyka is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shepard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boyka.

Shepard kicks Boyka off and gets back to his feet.
Shepard sizes up Boyka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shepard scores with a three punch combo!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyka shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shepard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boyka looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shepard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A nice combination there by Shepard.
Shepard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shepard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boyka has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Shepard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shepard throws a series of punches but Boyka moves out of range.
Shepard throws a right hand that Boyka ducks under and follows up with a left that Boyka also avoids with ease.
Shepard lands the left hand.
Boyka fails with the takedown
and Shepard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shepard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boyka doesn't seem bothered though.
Shepard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boyka on the side of the head.
Shepard moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kris Shepard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Uri Boyka's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Boyka with a poor takedown
and Shepard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shepard cracks Boyka with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boyka tries to move into range but Shepard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shepard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boyka counters with a big head kick but Shepard shrugs it off.
Uri Boyka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shepard misses with a combination
and Boyka counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Shepard is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Boyka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shepard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boyka on the side of the head.
Boyka has his takedown stuffed
and Shepard counters with a three punch combo that has Boyka backing up. Boyka nods at Shepard to acknowledge the strikes.
Shepard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A cross from Shepard lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shepard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boyka counters with a two punch combo.
Boyka doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Shepard to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uri Boyka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shepard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Boyka decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shepard's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boyka tries to free his leg and advance position but Shepard is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepard wants to stand and escape but Boyka is having none of it.

Shepard kicks Boyka off and gets to his feet.
Boyka fails with the takedown
and Shepard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boyka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shepard throws a right hand that Boyka ducks under and follows up with a left that Boyka also avoids with ease.
Boyka throws a head kick but Shepard moves out of range.
Shepard misses with a two punch combination.
Shepard throws a right hand that Boyka ducks under and follows up with a left that Boyka also avoids with ease.
Shepard throws a jab but it's blocked by Boyka.
Shepard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boyka counters with a big head kick but Shepard shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boyka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boyka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shepard throws a nice looking combination but Boyka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boyka tries for a takedown but Shepard circles away easily
and Shepard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boyka shoots and misses
and Shepard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shepard misses with a combination

and Boyka counters with a takedown into side control.
Shepard is trying to buck Boyka off.

Boyka is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shepard has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shepard is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Boyka has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepard wants to get back to his feet but Boyka is dominant here and he's now got Shepard's back!
Shepard is trying to stand back up.

Shepard preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Boyka.

Boyka is persistently looking for the submission but Shepard is defending it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Shepard manages to escape to his feet.
Shepard cracks Boyka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shepard is working the combinations to good effect here.
Boyka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shepard throws a nice looking combination but Boyka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boyka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shepard counters with a series of strikes. Boyka will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shepard throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Boyka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shepard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Uri Boyka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shepard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!