PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shane The Pain Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacques Shellac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Pain Killer comes to the cage accompanied by Combat Baby. This should be a great matchup!

The Pain Killer
vs
Shellac

172 cm
23
155 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

178 cm
23
167 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid 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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shane The Pain Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacques Shellac!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shellac tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Shellac clinches up against the cage.
The Pain Killer managing to block the knees to the body from Shellac.
Shellac landing knees to the head.

It looks like Shane The Pain Killer has been cut.
Shellac using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The Pain Killer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shellac avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shellac comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Shellac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Pain Killer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shellac looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shellac scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shellac throws a looping overhand right but The Pain Killer ducks down to avoid it.
Shellac throws a head kick but The Pain Killer moves out of range.
Shellac takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shellac throws a head kick but The Pain Killer moves out of range.
The Pain Killer shoots in and drives through. Shellac sprawls well.
Shellac tries to clinch up but The Pain Killer circles away and keeps his distance.
The Pain Killer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shellac throws out the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shellac fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Pain Killer, pushing him back against the cage.

Shellac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shellac displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The Pain Killer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane The Pain Killer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Pain Killer swats away the attempt to clinch by Shellac.
Jacques Shellac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shellac throws a leg kick but The Pain Killer checks it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The Pain Killer is looking to break free of the clinch but Shellac has double underhooks.
Shellac creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through The Pain Killer's defenses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shellac obliges.

Shellac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Shellac manages to break the clinch.
The Pain Killer keeps the fight on the outside.
Shellac is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shellac tries to land a front kick but The Pain Killer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shellac scores with a leg kick.
Shellac lands with a hook. The Pain Killer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shellac is looking to clinch.
The Pain Killer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Pain Killer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Pain Killer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shellac but Shellac pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shellac throws a head kick but The Pain Killer moves out of range.
Shellac throws a head kick that misses.
Shellac darts in trying to clinch

and The Pain Killer counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Pain Killer postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pain Killer throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Shellac tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but The Pain Killer presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The Pain Killer punching from mount but Shellac doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Shellac is squirming around, avoiding The Pain Killer's attempts to control the action.
The Pain Killer looking to ground and pound but Shellac is blocking nicely.
Shellac tries to reverse the position but The Pain Killer maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

The Pain Killer jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Shellac is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Shellac and The Pain Killer has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ground and pound from The Pain Killer seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

The Pain Killer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shellac has escaped the position, nice work there.
The Pain Killer working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Shellac dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane The Pain Killer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Shellac tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shellac. That's going to slow The Pain Killer down.

Shellac forces The Pain Killer back against the cage and clinches.

Shellac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shane The Pain Killer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shellac shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shellac tries to clinch up

and The Pain Killer moves into the clinch.
Shellac keeps the fight in the clinch, despite The Pain Killer's efforts to push away.
Shellac creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Shellac breaks from the clinch.
Shellac tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shellac tries to clinch

and The Pain Killer counters with a shoot takedown. Shellac fights it but they end up in guard.
The Pain Killer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The Pain Killer wants to control from the top but Shellac keeps moving.
The Pain Killer throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pain Killer looking to pass the guard.
Shellac utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The Pain Killer wants to stand but Shellac has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shellac trying to control the position here.
The Pain Killer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The Pain Killer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The Pain Killer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The Pain Killer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pain Killer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Pain Killer throws a big right hand that misses.
The Pain Killer stopping the sweep attempt from Shellac.
The Pain Killer trying to control but Shellac is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Pain Killer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four 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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Pain Killer.
Shellac scores with a head kick.
Shellac tries to clinch but fails miserably

and The Pain Killer counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Shellac!
The Pain Killer fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The Pain Killer throws some wild stikes that Shellac manages to avoid easily.
The Pain Killer is landing with some decent strikes but Shellac is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The Pain Killer lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The Pain Killer controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane The Pain Killer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shane The Pain Killer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

The Pain Killer lands a high kick!
The Pain Killer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shellac is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shellac tries to clinch but The Pain Killer moves away

and The Pain Killer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Shellac's guard now.
The Pain Killer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shellac is keeping the position for now.
The Pain Killer with a flurry of punches that miss.
The Pain Killer trying to control but Shellac is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shellac pushes The Pain Killer off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The Pain Killer slips a jab and a cross from Shellac.

Shellac gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shellac connects with a knee to the head.
Shellac takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Shellac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shellac wants to clinch
letting The Pain Killer counter with a right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Pain Killer.
The Pain Killer closes the distance and clinches up with Shellac, looking for a takedown. The Pain Killer pushes Shellac against the cage but Shellac circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane The Pain Killer. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Pain Killer closes the distance and clinches up with Shellac, looking for a takedown. The Pain Killer pushes Shellac against the cage but Shellac circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Shellac moves into the clinch.
The Pain Killer wants a takedown but no success here.
Shellac comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The Pain Killer can't get the takedown.

Shellac breaks from the clinch.

Shellac clinches with his opponent.

Shellac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shellac thumps The Pain Killer with a low kick.
The Pain Killer throws a head kick but Shellac moves out of range.
The Pain Killer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Pain Killer closes the distance and clinches up with Shellac, looking for a takedown. The Pain Killer pushes Shellac against the cage but Shellac circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The Pain Killer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shellac. Shellac obviously looking to wear him down.
Shellac is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pain Killer tries to close the distance and clinch but Shellac swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shellac misses with a double jab
and The Pain Killer counters with a left and a right that stings Shellac.
Shellac lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shellac misses with the combination.
The Pain Killer looks to land a body kick but Shellac moved away.
Shellac is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Pain Killer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shellac moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shellac throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four 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.
The Pain Killer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shellac lands a nice hook to The Pain Killer's body. The Pain Killer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Shellac pushes The Pain Killer up against the cage in a clinch.

Shellac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shellac throws out a leg kick but The Pain Killer moves out of range and Shellac only half commits.
The Pain Killer swats away the attempt to clinch by Shellac.
Shellac is looking to clinch but The Pain Killer is avoiding it.
Shellac tries to clinch up but The Pain Killer circles away and keeps his distance.
Shellac throws a low kick, looking for The Pain Killer's leg but The Pain Killer calmly moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by The Pain Killer or perhaps it was just good defense by Shellac which made him look bad.
The Pain Killer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shellac is looking to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Shellac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shellac 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Shellac!