PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis DeLarge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Not in Shape (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeLarge comes into the arena with Also Sprach Zarathustra blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Not in Shape enters the cage!

DeLarge
vs
in Shape

191 cm
22
264 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

192 cm
22
273 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Travis DeLarge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Not in Shape!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeLarge fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
in Shape throws a series of punches but DeLarge moves out of range.
in Shape throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent DeLarge stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
in Shape lands a left and a right that sends DeLarge crashing to the canvas! in Shape dives into mount looking to finish!

It looks like Travis DeLarge has been cut.
DeLarge is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
in Shape controlling the position easily from mount.

in Shape looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
in Shape controlling his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
in Shape moves to the back position.
in Shape controls the action.

in Shape is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. DeLarge defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
in Shape is riding his opponent, not letting DeLarge buck him off.
DeLarge can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
in Shape biding his time, controlling DeLarge.

Despite being in the dominant position, Not in Shape just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
in Shape will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
in Shape lands a two punch combo.
in Shape lands a with a good body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
in Shape lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends DeLarge sprawling to the canvas. in Shape follows him down, looking for the kill. Can DeLarge hang on?

DeLarge is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in half guard, in Shape seems content to control.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
in Shape is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and DeLarge defends it well.
DeLarge won't allow in Shape to pass to mount.
in Shape works his way into side control.
DeLarge trying to remain calm as in Shape controls from the top position.
DeLarge struggling a bit here.
DeLarge being controlled for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeLarge sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
in Shape is taking a breather. DeLarge says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
DeLarge could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
in Shape is looking to advance position but DeLarge won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Not in Shape dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Travis DeLarge's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

in Shape lands a jab.

Travis DeLarge's cut is getting worse.
in Shape looks to land a combination. DeLarge sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
DeLarge closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
in Shape throws a right hand that DeLarge ducks under and follows up with a left that DeLarge also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from in Shape misses.
in Shape scores with the left hand. DeLarge knows he should have avoided that one.
in Shape moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
in Shape lands with an overhand left.
in Shape swinging wilding here.
in Shape fails to land with a series of punches.
in Shape lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLarge slips a jab and a cross from in Shape.
Travis DeLarge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
in Shape lands a straight punch to the body, keeping DeLarge at a distance.
in Shape misses with a few strikes there.
in Shape bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps DeLarge's head backwards.

Travis DeLarge's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
in Shape misses with a wild combination.
in Shape punishes DeLarge's body with a nice straight punch.
in Shape lands a two punch combo.
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!
in Shape throws a series of punches but DeLarge moves out of range.
in Shape with a body punch. A glancing blow.
in Shape 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.
in Shape scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
in Shape thuds a left hand into DeLarge's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
in Shape lands a nice shot to the body.
in Shape goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Jeez, Travis DeLarge's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Some wild striking there from in Shape.
in Shape scores with a body shot.
in Shape lands with a nice combination. DeLarge backs away looking to recover.
Not in Shape seems to be getting the better of the standup.
in Shape lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
in Shape has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
in Shape misses with a few strikes there.
in Shape rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but DeLarge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
in Shape throws a combination. DeLarge tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
in Shape misses with a series of wild punches.
in Shape is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down DeLarge rather than just go for the knockout.
DeLarge lands a jab-cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from in Shape both land. Nice combination.
in Shape connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
in Shape lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but DeLarge circles away quickly and effectively.
DeLarge takes one to the side of the head.
in Shape will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
DeLarge shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
in Shape lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Not in Shape is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
in Shape listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
DeLarge shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has in Shape pinned against the cage. in Shape gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
in Shape stuns DeLarge with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
in Shape misses with the combination.
in Shape rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but DeLarge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
in Shape throws a combination that misses
and DeLarge counters with a head kick.
in Shape lands with a straight right. DeLarge didn't see that one coming.
in Shape digs a good hook to DeLarge's body.
in Shape scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
in Shape misses with a double jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
DeLarge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis DeLarge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
in Shape dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Not in Shape showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Travis DeLarge's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

in Shape throws a right and a left that DeLarge avoids nicely.
in Shape leaves DeLarge with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
in Shape misses with a double jab.
in Shape connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
in Shape lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by in Shape.
DeLarge doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
in Shape throws a nice looking combination but DeLarge bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
in Shape throws a right and a left that both miss.
in Shape works over DeLarge's head and body with a nice combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
in Shape throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
in Shape works DeLarge's body with a nice hook.
DeLarge is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
in Shape misses with a double jab
and DeLarge counters with a good low kick that in Shape was not able to check.
in Shape misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
in Shape swinging wilding here.
in Shape throws a series of punches but DeLarge moves out of range.
DeLarge tries to clinch there but in Shape circles away.
in Shape dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
in Shape is working the combinations to good effect here.
DeLarge fails to land the takedown.
Jab from in Shape.
in Shape throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DeLarge.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
in Shape circles away from the clinch attempt.
DeLarge tries to clinch but in Shape moves out of range.
in Shape throws a nice looking combination but DeLarge bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Travis DeLarge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
in Shape fails to land with a series of punches.
in Shape misses with a series of wild punches.
in Shape misses with a two punch combination.
DeLarge fails in his attempt to clinch.
in Shape changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from DeLarge is defended easily by in Shape.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis DeLarge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
in Shape fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. DeLarge looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
in Shape lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by in Shape.
A combination from in Shape does no damage.
in Shape displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from DeLarge.
in Shape scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
in Shape looks to land a combination but DeLarge avoids it well.
Not in Shape is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
in Shape misses with the combination.
DeLarge fails to land the takedown.
in Shape throws a right hand that DeLarge ducks under and follows up with a left that DeLarge also avoids with ease.
Travis DeLarge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
in Shape checks a low kick from DeLarge.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
in Shape throws a right and a left that DeLarge avoids nicely.
Nice jab there from in Shape.
in Shape with a body punch. A glancing blow.
in Shape throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
in Shape will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
DeLarge tries to close the distance and clinch but in Shape swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
in Shape slaps away a takedown attempt from DeLarge, before circling back to the center of the mat.
DeLarge looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
in Shape misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
in Shape swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
in Shape scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

And that's the end of the fight!
Not in Shape comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well in Shape 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 24:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 24:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Not in Shape!