PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Bogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomas Bear Shield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bogan
vs
Bear Shield

175 cm
18
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

183 cm
19
196 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ryan Bogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tomas Bear Shield!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear Shield fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Bear Shield.

Bear Shield decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bogan moves into full guard.
Bogan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bear Shield's guard.
Bogan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bogan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bear Shield wants to stand up but Bogan is controlling him.
Bogan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bogan trying to control but Bear Shield is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bear Shield is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bogan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bogan trying to control but Bear Shield is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Bear Shield.
Bogan dodges the ground and pound from Bear Shield.
Bear Shield working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear Shield creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bogan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bear Shield throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bear Shield with the ground and pound but Bogan regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Bear Shield not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bear Shield missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bear Shield missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bogan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bear Shield missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bear Shield thows a huge punch but Bogan dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear Shield thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bogan to regain full guard.
Bear Shield sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bogan's guard.
Bogan moves into full guard.
Bogan is breathing heavily.
Bear Shield missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bogan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bear Shield won't allow Bogan to sweep him here.
Bogan has a closed guard, preventing Bear Shield from standing up.
Bear Shield content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bogan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bogan tries to get out of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear Shield throws and elbow that misses. Bogan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bear Shield's guard. Nice move by Bogan!
Bogan wants to control from the top but Bear Shield keeps moving.
Bear Shield wants to get back to his feet but Bogan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bear Shield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bear Shield wants to stand but Bogan is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bear Shield wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bear Shield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bear Shield connects with a body shot.

Bear Shield rushes Bogan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bogan tries for a takedown but Bear Shield manages to get underhooks.
Bear Shield is trying to drag Bogan to the mat but Bogan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bear Shield trying to control the position but instead, Bogan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bear Shield into the cage.

Bogan lands a takedown into guard.
Bogan stops Bear Shield from standing up.

Bear Shield has his feet on Bogan's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ryan Bogan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear Shield lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bogan stuffs the takedown.
Bear Shield connects with a crisp jab.

Bear Shield darts in and clinches Bogan up against the cage.

Bogan gets control of Bear Shield's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bogan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bear Shield with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bear Shield is in close to Bogan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bear Shield throws and elbow that misses. Bogan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bear Shield's guard. Nice move by Bogan!
Bear Shield wants to stand up but Bogan is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear Shield is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Bogan gets to his feet. Bear Shield looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bear Shield fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bear Shield goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bear Shield connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bogan's hands.
Tomas Bear Shield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bogan doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Bear Shield decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bogan's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bear Shield throws a big right hand that misses.
Bear Shield throws a big right hand that misses.
Bear Shield must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bogan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bear Shield preventing the sweep.
Bear Shield cracks Bogan with a solid left hand.
Bear Shield postures up.
Bear Shield working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bear Shield tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bear Shield misses with a takedown attempt

and Bogan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bear Shield!
Ryan Bogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomas Bear Shield.
Bear Shield is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bogan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bogan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bogan thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Bogan looking to control but Bear Shield is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomas Bear Shield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Bear Shield cracks the inside of Bogan's front leg.

Bear Shield is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bogan's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bogan moves into full guard.
Bear Shield distracts Bogan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bear Shield distracts Bogan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bear Shield working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bear Shield postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bear Shield would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bear Shield chips away with some ground and pound.
Bear Shield throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bogan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bogan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bear Shield.
Bear Shield throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bogan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bogan misses with a takedown attempt
and Bear Shield counters with a two punch combo.
Bear Shield scores with a three punch combo!
Bear Shield is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Bear Shield.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bear Shield shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bogan's guard.
Bear Shield lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bear Shield throws a big right hand that misses.
Bear Shield with a nice head shot there.
Bear Shield throwing strikes from guard but Bogan blocks nicely.
Bear Shield keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bogan's head.
Bear Shield missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bear Shield lands a couple of elbows.
Bear Shield throws a strike but Bogan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bear Shield is looking to stand up but Bogan isn't so interested in that idea.
Bear Shield being controlled here, momentarily.
Bogan wants to control from the top but Bear Shield keeps moving.
Ryan Bogan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tomas Bear Shield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bear Shield wants to stand but Bogan is controlling the position.
Bogan content to stall in guard here.
Bogan looking to pass the guard.

Bear Shield kicks Bogan off and gets to his feet.

Bear Shield feints and as Bogan raises his hands in defense, Bear Shield changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tomas Bear Shield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bear Shield 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomas Bear Shield!