PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Shadows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barny Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Shadows has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Shadows
vs
Hall

201 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
20
171 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Infliction Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Shadows!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Barny Hall!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shadows fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shadows wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shadows tries for a takedown but Hall sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Shadows, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Shadows gets caught flat footed, as Hall shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hall postures up and lands a big shot to Shadows's brow.
Hall trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shadows's guard.

Shadows is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hall wants to control from the top but Shadows keeps moving.
Hall really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shadows. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Shadows looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shadows will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Shadows working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hall manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall pushing down on Shadows's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
It looks like Hall is going to stand back up.
Hall trying to pass the guard but Shadows defending well.

Shadows looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shadows is breathing heavily.
Shadows is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hall seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall trying to control the action but Shadows is working from the bottom.

Shadows actively working from the bottom here.
Shadows is not content to let Hall control the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Hall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shadows really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shadows's head.
Shadows misses with a takedown

and Hall holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Shadows. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall prevents Shadows from breaking the clinch.
Shadows has had enough of the clinch but Hall keeps him there for the moment.

Hall manages to break the clinch.
Shadows has his takedown stuffed
and Hall counters with a two punch combo.
Hall moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Hall closes the distance and clinches.
Hall lands an uppercut.

Hall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shadows moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shadows misses with a takedown attempt

and Hall decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shadows's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shadows has a closed guard, preventing Hall from standing up.
Shadows manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hall manages to get himself to full guard.

Shadows is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall wants to get back to his feet but Shadows is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shadows passes into half guard.
Shadows wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hall keeps working.

Shadows is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Shadows is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hall stuffs the takedown attempt from Shadows. Shadows gets slowly back to his feet.

Shadows gets a takedown into half guard.
Hall tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Shadows has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Hall is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shadows with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.

Shadows with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hall defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Shadows.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hall is looking to improve his position but Shadows isn't that keen on the idea.
Hall tries to improve his position but instead Shadows has taken his back!

Shadows is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hall has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Hall trying to get back to his feet but Shadows is in full control for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall tries to roll but Shadows sticks to his back.
Hall turns into Shadows and is now in his guard.
Shadows throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hall tries to stand but Shadows is controlling from the bottom.
Shadows keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Shadows tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Hall closes the distance and clinches up with Shadows, looking for a takedown. Hall pushes Shadows against the cage but Shadows circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shadows looks to land a right hand but Hall moved out of range.
Hall will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shadows shoots in for a double leg but Hall sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Hall moves into the clinch.
Shadows drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hall pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Shadows. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shadows shoots in looking for a takedown. Hall tries to sprawl out of it but Shadows keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hall manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hall misses with a wild combination.
Shadows misses with a takedown attempt

and Hall decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shadows's guard.
Shadows looking for a sweep. Not yet Shadows, not yet.
Hall wants to control from the top but Shadows keeps moving.
Hall must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Hall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall tries to stand but Shadows is controlling from the bottom.
Shadows manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hall manages to get himself to full guard.
Hall is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Shadows dives into side control.
Hall is trying to control Shadows's posture but Shadows avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall is looking to regain half guard here but Shadows keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Max Shadows will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Hall tries to clinch up.
Shadows shoots in but no luck this time.
A big right from Shadows misses.
Shadows closes the distance and clinches up with Hall, looking for a takedown. Shadows pushes Hall against the cage but Hall circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shadows misses with a looping right.
Hall misses with a body shot.
Shadows slips a jab and a cross from Hall.
Shadows tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hall swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Shadows. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hall drives through and clinches with Shadows against the cage.

Hall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shadows shoots in looking for a takedown. Hall tries to sprawl out of it but Shadows keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hall manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Hall shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hall was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Shadows is trying desperately to improve position.
Shadows is working hard here to advance position.
Hall can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shadows is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shadows working to try and regain half guard.
Hall wants to control the pace but Shadows is squirming around nicely.
Shadows regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hall wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Shadows uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Hall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Shadows throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Shadows looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shadows is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Shadows has his foot on Hall's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hall works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shadows throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hall is looking to stand up but Shadows won't let him.
Hall won't allow Shadows to sweep him here.
Hall wants to control from the top but Shadows keeps moving.
Hall wants to stand but Shadows has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hall trying to control but Shadows is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Shadows is just out of range.
Horrible takedown by Shadows or perhaps it was just good defense by Hall which made him look bad.
Hall moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

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.
Shadows misses with a double jab
and Hall counters with a nice body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Shadows. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shadows.

It looks like Barny Hall has been cut.
Shadows shoots in for a double leg but Hall sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hall moves out of range of the strikes.
Horrible takedown by Shadows or perhaps it was just good defense by Hall which made him look bad.
Shadows changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hall tries to avoid it but Shadows manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hall to the ground. Hall escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shadows fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Hall scores a takedown into full mount!
Shadows slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hall prevents Shadows from improving his position.
Hall tries to stand and escape but Shadows actually recovers to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Barny Hall.
I think Hall 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Max Shadows!