PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Jefferies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mello Shain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shain has chosen I Stand Alone as his entrance music. Mello Shain told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Jefferies
vs
Shain

195 cm
26
217 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

185 cm
23
221 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brian Jefferies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mello Shain!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shain throws a hook but Jefferies blocks it.
Shain slips under a jab from Jefferies.
Shain takes a swing at Jefferies's ribcage but misses.
Jefferies pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shain takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shain misses with a double jab.
Mello Shain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shain walks into a left hand.
Jefferies pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jefferies lunges at Shain with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shain's hand.
Jefferies moves away from the strike by Shain.
Jefferies lands a really nice looking cross but Shain seems unphased.
Jefferies is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shain is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jefferies displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shain throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Shain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jefferies misses with a body shot.
Jefferies looks to land a left hand but Shain moved out of range nicely.
Shain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jefferies can pounce on him.
Jefferies uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shain.
Shain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shain lands a jab to Jefferies's midsection.
Shain takes a swing at Jefferies's ribcage but misses.
Jefferies moves away from the strike by Shain.
Some wild striking there from Shain.
Jefferies throws a right hand that Shain ducks under and follows up with a left that Shain also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shain misses with a series of wild punches.
Shain shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shain is looking to score with low kicks.
Jefferies misses with a two punch combination.
Jefferies misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shain.
Jefferies throws a head kick that Shain semi-blocks.
Shain misses with a two punch combination.
Jefferies blocks a jab.
Shain scores with a sloppy right hand. Jefferies should have avoided that one.
Jefferies throws a leg kick but Shain sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jefferies defending well as Shain loads up on a big left hand.
Shain loads up on a big right hand but Jefferies slips the punch.
Shain looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jefferies scores with a jab. Shain acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jefferies throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jefferies throws a combination that misses
and Shain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shain misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Jefferies counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Shain!
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!
Jefferies tries to control but Shain wriggling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shain defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jefferies.
Jefferies wants to control the pace but Shain is squirming around nicely.
Jefferies wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Shain is trying to stand up.

Jefferies goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Shain turns into him and now he's in Jefferies's guard.
Jefferies wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shain passes into half guard.
Shain thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jefferies's head.
Jefferies regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shain wants to stand but Jefferies has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jefferies working a defensive guard here.
Jefferies looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shain is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shain throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Shain stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Shain throws a body punch but Jefferies moves out of range.
Shain loads up on a big right hand but Jefferies slips the punch.
Jefferies throws a shot from downtown. Shain moves away and avoids it.
Shain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Shain misses.
Shain throws a combination that misses
and Jefferies counters with a nice leg kick.
Shain looks gassed!

Jefferies scores a takedown into full mount!

Jefferies looking to secure an arm triangle but Shain defends it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jefferies can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shain is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Brian Jefferies will probably get the nod.
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.

Shain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jefferies.
Nice uppercut lands for Jefferies. That snapped Shain's head back.
Shain is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Jefferies moves out of range of the body kick from Shain.
Shain connects with a body shot.
Shain throws a combination. Jefferies tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Shain lands a glancing blow to the side of Jefferies's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jefferies takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jefferies slips a jab and a cross from Shain.
Shain moves out of range of the strikes.
Jefferies moves out of range as Shain strikes.
Jefferies slips a jab from Shain.
Shain connects with a single shot there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shain lunges at Jefferies with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jefferies's hand.
Jefferies ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jefferies was well out of range. Poor timing from Shain.
Shain moves out of range as Jefferies strikes.
Mello Shain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shain misses with a looping left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferies throws a body punch but Shain moves out of range.
Jefferies uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shain.
Shain cracks Jefferies with a good jab.
Jefferies missing with a left hand there. Shain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shain connects with a body shot.
Jefferies is looking to slow Shain down with leg kicks.
Shain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jefferies counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shain walks into a straight right hand from Jefferies.
Shain scores with a nice strike.
Shain takes a swing at Jefferies's ribcage but misses.
Shain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mello Shain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jefferies throws out the jab.
Shain fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jefferies checks it well.
Shain just misses with a punch to the body.
Jefferies throws a front kick that sends Shain stumbling back into the cage.
Shain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jefferies circles away quickly and effectively.
Jefferies misses the shot to the body.

Jefferies closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shain to the mat! Shain manages to get full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shain is trying to keep Jefferies in close.
Jefferies showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shain keeping full guard, as Jefferies tries to pass.
Shain is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jefferies is controlling him.
Jefferies trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferies wants to control from the top but Shain keeps moving.
Jefferies advances to half guard.
Shain is trying to stand.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Shain slips under a jab from Jefferies.
Jefferies ducks under a wild hook from Shain.
Jefferies lands a jab.
Jefferies throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shain.
Jefferies moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

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.

Jefferies throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shain was covering up waiting for the punch and Jefferies finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jefferies advances position into side control!

Jefferies is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Shain is trying to escape and Jefferies transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Shain is forced to tap! Nice work there by Jefferies! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Jefferies!