PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Timmy Two Punch (ranked 4542 p4p, 24759 weight class) and Ichiro Shimizu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ichiro Shimizu is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Two Punch
vs
Shimizu

178 cm
25
158
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
158
0 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Timmy Two Punch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ichiro Shimizu!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shimizu clinches with his opponent.
Shimizu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Two Punch is keeping busy.

Shimizu pulls guard successfully.

Two Punch has gone for a leg lock! Shimizu slips out almost immediately though and dives into Two Punch's guard.

Shimizu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shimizu trying to control but Two Punch is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two Punch is looking to stand back up but Shimizu counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Two Punch.
Two Punch wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimizu trying to mount his opponent but Two Punch defends it.
Two Punch trying to hold on to Shimizu's head to control him but Shimizu postures up.
Two Punch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shimizu works his way into side control.
Two Punch is not content to let Shimizu control the position.
Shimizu throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shimizu trying to control the position but Two Punch is working away.
Two Punch on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Two Punch tries to get out of the position.
Two Punch looking for a sweep but Shimizu has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Two Punch is desperately trying to improve his position but Shimizu has a good base and remains in mount.
Two Punch looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Two Punch tries to hold on but Shimizu postures up.
Shimizu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Two Punch is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Shimizu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Two Punch is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Shimizu has taken his back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Two Punch avoids the strikes from Shimizu.
Shimizu tries to get the hooks in deep but Two Punch pushed the leg off.
Shimizu is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Two Punch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shimizu on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Two Punch trying to control the hands but Shimizu breaks the grip.
Two Punch tries to roll but Shimizu sticks to his back.

Two Punch fending off the submission attempt from Shimizu.
You can see the frustration on Two Punch's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Shimizu is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Two Punch knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Two Punch for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ichiro Shimizu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Two Punch shoots in for a takedown but Shimizu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Two Punch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shimizu can pounce on him.
Shimizu throws a head kick that Two Punch semi-blocks.
Shimizu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

Shimizu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Two Punch to the mat! Two Punch manages to get full guard.
Two Punch has a closed guard, preventing Shimizu from standing up.
Two Punch is trying to control the position but Shimizu postures up.
Two Punch pulls Shimizu in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimizu wants to control from the top but Two Punch keeps moving.
Two Punch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Two Punch working a defensive guard but Shimizu passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Two Punch is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Shimizu jumps into side control!
Shimizu creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Two Punch sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Shimizu is looking to take a break and control but Two Punch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ichiro Shimizu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Two Punch can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Shimizu stands up and beckons Two Punch to his feet.
Two Punch tries to land a front kick but Shimizu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Despite the aggression on Shimizu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

Shimizu drives through with a takedown into Two Punch's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Two Punch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu wants to get up but he can't break Two Punch's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Shimizu trying to control the position from guard on top but Two Punch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Two Punch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shimizu throws a big elbow that misses.
Shimizu postures up.
Shimizu wants to stand but Two Punch has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Two Punch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Shimizu shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Two Punch manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu won't allow Two Punch to get back to his feet.
Shimizu trying to control the position from guard on top but Two Punch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shimizu controlling from the top position.
Two Punch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shimizu trying to control but Two Punch is working from the bottom.

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.
Shimizu pushes down on Two Punch's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shimizu trying to control from half guard but Two Punch is working away.

Shimizu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Two Punch is not content to let Shimizu control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ichiro Shimizu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Shimizu moves into range and clinches up with Two Punch.
Shimizu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Two Punch.
Two Punch tries to pull guard but Shimizu won't allow it.

Shimizu pulls guard effortlessly.
Shimizu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Two Punch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimizu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Shimizu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Two Punch keeping moving, preventing Shimizu from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Two Punch wants to stand up but Shimizu is controlling him.

Two Punch has an active guard here but Shimizu has managed to pass into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Two Punch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shimizu.
Shimizu is keen to just control but Two Punch is a slippery customer.
Shimizu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shimizu is looking to advance position but Two Punch won't allow it.
Two Punch is staying active underneath Shimizu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Two Punch is looking for a sweep. Shimizu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shimizu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Two Punch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Two Punch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shimizu.

Shimizu stands up and beckons Two Punch to join him on the feet.

Shimizu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Shimizu pulls Two Punch into guard.

Two Punch postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shimizu is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Two Punch, into his guard.

Shimizu won't allow Two Punch to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu throwing strikes from guard but Two Punch blocks nicely.
Two Punch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shimizu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shimizu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Two Punch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shimizu.
Shimizu trying to control but Two Punch is working from the bottom.
Shimizu is looking to stand up but Two Punch won't let him.
Shimizu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shimizu pushes down on Two Punch's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Shimizu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Two Punch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shimizu.
Shimizu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Two Punch is trying to maintain the position but Shimizu is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like Shimizu is going to stand back up.
Timmy Two Punch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ichiro Shimizu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Two Punch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ichiro Shimizu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shimizu 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ichiro Shimizu!