PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hendrick Shaw (ranked 3551 p4p, 410 weight class) and Wilmerr Fudd (ranked 4033 p4p, 448 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Shaw
vs
Fudd

185 cm
20
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hendrick Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wilmerr Fudd!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaw lands with an overhand left.
Shaw digs a good body shot into Fudd's ribs.
Shaw is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

It looks like Wilmerr Fudd has been cut.

Shaw darts in and clinches Fudd up against the cage.
Fudd is looking for a takedown.
Shaw lands a hook that snaps the head of Fudd backwards.
Shaw lands a shot to the body.

Fudd successfully pulls guard.
Shaw has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fudd pulls Shaw in close to prevent any damage.
Shaw showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fudd is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fudd is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fudd thows a huge punch but Shaw dodges it nicely.
Fudd thows a huge punch but Shaw dodges it nicely.
Fudd lands strikes from half guard.
Shaw blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fudd.
Fudd not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fudd thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shaw's head.
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. Fudd connects with a nice short shot to Shaw's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. Fudd connects with a nice short shot to Shaw's temple.
Fudd lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fudd scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fudd looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fudd lands strikes from half guard.
Fudd landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fudd scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shaw tries to roll over but Fudd keeps him under control.
Fudd lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fudd seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shaw on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fudd is nestled in close to Shaw, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fudd working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Shaw wants to control but Fudd is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fudd looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shaw with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fudd is nestled in close to Shaw, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shaw on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shaw tries to get out of the position.
Fudd lands with a punch from half guard.
Fudd is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Shaw is looking for a sweep. Fudd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fudd is nestled in close to Shaw, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fudd slips a nice elbow through Shaw's hands, connecting with Shaw's forehead.
Fudd lands with a punch from half guard.
Fudd works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fudd scoring with strikes but Shaw is staying in there.
Fudd lands a big elbow.
Fudd is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Shaw can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The referee warns Shaw that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The referee warns Shaw that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fudd landing strikes, looking to finish!

Shaw is rocked!
Fudd tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fudd scoring with strikes but Shaw is staying in there.
Fudd looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Oh Shaw is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fudd postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Shaw in real trouble here! The ref calls for Shaw to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wilmerr Fudd!
A relieved looking Wilmerr Fudd thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.