PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Lionheart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jarred shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ivan Lionheart has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Lionheart
vs
shields

186 cm
19
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivan Lionheart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, jarred shields!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Lionheart does no damage.
Lionheart takes a swing at shields's ribcage but misses.
shields slips under a jab.
Lionheart cracks shields with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lionheart swings away with a leg kick that misses.
shields avoids the head kick by Lionheart.
Lionheart goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
shields avoids the head kick by Lionheart.
Lionheart fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lionheart looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
shields avoids the head kick by Lionheart.
Lionheart tries a head kick but it misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lionheart.
shields takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lionheart throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Lionheart.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lionheart scoring well with a low kick there.
shields chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lionheart can pounce on him.
shields looks gassed!
A punch combination from Lionheart misses.
Lionheart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lionheart misses with a wild combination.
Lionheart lands a lovely overhand right.
Lionheart fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lionheart digs a good body shot into shields's ribs.
Lionheart scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lionheart throws a combination but it was largely blocked by shields.
shields moves out of range of the body kick.
Lionheart goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lionheart attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
shields blocks a head kick by Lionheart.
Lionheart misses the shot to the body.
Lionheart looks to land a combination but shields avoids it well.
A head kick from Lionheart lands but shields takes it in his stride.
Lionheart throws a head kick that misses.
Lionheart feints and then cracks shields's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow shields down.
shields takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
shields keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lionheart stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lionheart throws a sloppy head kick and shields moves out of range easily.
Lionheart throws a front kick that sends shields stumbling back into the cage.
Lionheart listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lionheart throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lionheart fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. shields looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lionheart tried to score with a low kick but shields checks it.
Lionheart works over shields's head and body with a nice combination.
Lionheart throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
shields walks into a stiff left hand from Lionheart.
shields has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lionheart finds it's way round the side to connect with shields's head.
shields shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
shields tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
shields with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lionheart to score with a decent uppercut.
Lionheart chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lionheart tries a head kick but it misses.
Lionheart ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lionheart lands a head kick!
Lionheart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
shields should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Lionheart throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lionheart's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Lionheart duly obliges.
A head kick misses from Lionheart.
Lionheart cracks shields with a right hand to the side of the head.
shields takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lionheart works over shields's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lionheart ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lionheart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lionheart throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Lionheart dominated that round.
That's time! Lionheart's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lionheart clobbers shields with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
shields moves out of range as Lionheart throws a body kick.
shields showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lionheart.
shields tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but shields might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lionheart has got the better of the exchanges.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! shields crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lionheart - the referee stops the clock and shields gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lionheart. shields manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lionheart tries a head kick but it misses.
Lionheart lands with a nice body punch.
shields's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lionheart wants to land a leg kick but shields is out of range.
Lionheart is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that shields can do to turn this around?
Lionheart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lionheart throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lionheart misses with a low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lionheart fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but shields is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lionheart.
Lionheart throws a head kick that misses.
Lionheart lands with an uppercut that bounces shields off the cage and back into rage.
shields blocks a head kick by Lionheart.
Lionheart lands with a straight right. shields didn't see that one coming.
shields gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ivan Lionheart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lionheart fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lionheart looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lionheart throws a sloppy head kick and shields moves out of range easily.
Lionheart tries a head kick but it misses.
Lionheart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lionheart throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - shields coming out on top.
Lionheart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but shields moves away.
Lionheart scores with a kick to the body.
Lionheart lands a right hook to the body.
Lionheart misses with the combination.
Lionheart tries a head kick but it misses.
Lionheart jabs at shields's body.
shields looks to land a left hand but Lionheart moved out of range nicely.
Lionheart tries a head kick but it misses.
Lionheart misses with a two punch combination.
shields avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ivan Lionheart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
shields wants to clinch.
Lionheart connects with a nice looking jab.
Ivan Lionheart is winning the standup battle so far.
Lionheart pushes shields away with a front kick.
shields takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lionheart lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lionheart displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lionheart scores with a nice body kick.
Lionheart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lionheart fakes a jab and throws a low kick but shields checks it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lionheart fails to land with a series of punches.
Lionheart looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
shields avoids the head kick by Lionheart.
Lionheart tries a head kick but it misses.
Lionheart ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
shields has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lionheart.
Lionheart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lionheart finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ivan Lionheart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lionheart misses with the combination.

shields darts in and clinches Lionheart up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lionheart is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
shields taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Lionheart dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

A head kick misses from Lionheart.
Lionheart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lionheart connects with a nice looking jab.
Lionheart misses with a wild combination.
Lionheart throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
shields with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lionheart to score with a decent uppercut.
Lionheart shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lionheart throws a head kick that misses.
Lionheart tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lionheart misses with a wild body shot.

shields drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
shields throws a strike but Lionheart rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
shields is pulling down on Lionheart's head to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
shields is looking to stand up but Lionheart isn't so interested in that idea.
shields wants to get back to his feet but Lionheart passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lionheart wants to stand up but shields is controlling the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
shields tries to roll over but Lionheart keeps him under control.
Ivan Lionheart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Lionheart tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ivan Lionheart.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lionheart, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Lionheart!