PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom DeSanctis Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Shifflett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Shifflett is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

DeSanctis Jr
vs
Shifflett

182 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
24
195 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom DeSanctis Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Shifflett!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSanctis Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shifflett.
DeSanctis Jr lunges at Shifflett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shifflett's hand.
Nice body punch from DeSanctis Jr.
Good exchange - DeSanctis Jr coming out on top.
Shifflett tries to bum rush DeSanctis Jr with a series of wild strikes but DeSanctis Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shifflett fakes a jab and throws a low kick but DeSanctis Jr checks it well.
DeSanctis Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shifflett looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shifflett takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
DeSanctis Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shifflett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
DeSanctis Jr throws a one two combo.
DeSanctis Jr lands a nice hook to Shifflett's body. Shifflett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
DeSanctis Jr scores with a shot to the body.
DeSanctis Jr scores with a jab to the body.
DeSanctis Jr misses with a double jab.
Shifflett throws a lazy right hand but DeSanctis Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DeSanctis Jr jabs at Shifflett's body.
DeSanctis Jr lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSanctis Jr lands with a good body shot.
Shifflett needs to keep his hands up - DeSanctis Jr had a free shot at his head there.
DeSanctis Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
DeSanctis Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Shifflett ducks right into an uppercut from DeSanctis Jr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by DeSanctis Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of DeSanctis Jr.
DeSanctis Jr scores with a jab to the head.

DeSanctis Jr sends Shifflett crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! DeSanctis Jr is motioning to the referee to let Shifflett up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Shifflett is rocked!
DeSanctis Jr lands a right hook to the body.
DeSanctis Jr lands a jab to the nose.
DeSanctis Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shifflett is still on wobbly legs! Can DeSanctis Jr finish him?
A nice combination there by DeSanctis Jr.
Donk. DeSanctis Jr catches Shifflett right on the button with a cross.
DeSanctis Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shifflett seems to have recovered his senses.
Shifflett on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSanctis Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
DeSanctis Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
DeSanctis Jr scores with a three punch combo!
DeSanctis Jr scores with a shot to the body.
DeSanctis Jr scores with a hook.
DeSanctis Jr lands the left hand.
DeSanctis Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shifflett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
DeSanctis Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
DeSanctis Jr cracks Shifflett with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shifflett walks into a straight right hand from DeSanctis Jr.
DeSanctis Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
DeSanctis Jr scores with a jab.
DeSanctis Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
DeSanctis Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
DeSanctis Jr scores with a nice strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSanctis Jr lands a slapping body shot.
DeSanctis Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
DeSanctis Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by DeSanctis Jr.
Shifflett has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
DeSanctis Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shifflett stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shifflett.
A lazy left from DeSanctis Jr finds it's target.
DeSanctis Jr is looking to wear down Shifflett with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
DeSanctis Jr connects with a body shot.
DeSanctis Jr digs a good hook to Shifflett's body.
Left hook, right uppercut from DeSanctis Jr.
DeSanctis Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shifflett at a distance.
Tom DeSanctis Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeSanctis Jr scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeSanctis Jr lands a body shot.
DeSanctis Jr stuffs the takedown.
Tom DeSanctis Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Shifflett.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifflett gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts DeSanctis Jr, as that shot connected.
DeSanctis Jr cracks Shifflett with an open hand slap.
DeSanctis Jr thuds a left hand into Shifflett's body.
DeSanctis Jr throws a shot to the body.
Good exchange - DeSanctis Jr coming out on top.
DeSanctis Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shifflett in his tracks.
DeSanctis Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
DeSanctis Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
DeSanctis Jr thuds his right hand into Shifflett's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Donk. DeSanctis Jr catches Shifflett right on the button with a cross.
Shifflett tries to move into range but DeSanctis Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shifflett takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom DeSanctis Jr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

DeSanctis Jr lands a body shot.
DeSanctis Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from DeSanctis Jr.
A jab lands there for DeSanctis Jr.
DeSanctis Jr jabs at Shifflett's body.
DeSanctis Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shifflett can do to turn this around?
Shifflett tries to move into range but DeSanctis Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shifflett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeSanctis Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shifflett in his tracks.
Shifflett looks to land a right hand but DeSanctis Jr moved out of range.
Michael Shifflett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeSanctis Jr lands a body shot.
DeSanctis Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shifflett tries to move into range but DeSanctis Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
DeSanctis Jr lands with an overhand left.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DeSanctis Jr lunges at Shifflett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shifflett's hand.
A cross from DeSanctis Jr lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSanctis Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
DeSanctis Jr cracks Shifflett with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
DeSanctis Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shifflett doesn't seem bothered though.
DeSanctis Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Shifflett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tom DeSanctis Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
DeSanctis Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Shifflett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for DeSanctis Jr.
DeSanctis Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
DeSanctis Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
DeSanctis Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shifflett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Michael Shifflett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shifflett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
DeSanctis Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSanctis Jr lands a jab to Shifflett's midsection.
Shifflett takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
DeSanctis Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Shifflett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
DeSanctis Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
DeSanctis Jr connects with a right hand. Shifflett shakes it off.
DeSanctis Jr scores with the left hand. Shifflett knows he should have avoided that one.
Shifflett takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shifflett fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shifflett on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
DeSanctis Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shifflett's head.
DeSanctis Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
DeSanctis Jr lands a right hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSanctis Jr lands a jab to the nose.
DeSanctis Jr connects with a crisp jab.
DeSanctis Jr cracks Shifflett with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
DeSanctis Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
DeSanctis Jr cracks a nice hook into Shifflett's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Shifflett.
Shifflett takes one on the chin but seems OK.
DeSanctis Jr dips to his left and cracks Shifflett with an uppercut!
DeSanctis Jr lunges at Shifflett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shifflett's hand.
DeSanctis Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
DeSanctis Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeSanctis Jr cracks a nice hook into Shifflett's ribs.
DeSanctis Jr with a nice cross.
DeSanctis Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shifflett falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shifflett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
DeSanctis Jr is working the combinations to good effect here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from DeSanctis Jr.
DeSanctis Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Shifflett might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, DeSanctis Jr has got the better of the exchanges.
Shifflett gets cracked there but stands up to it.
DeSanctis Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
DeSanctis Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
DeSanctis Jr stuns Shifflett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
DeSanctis Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shifflett walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from DeSanctis Jr does it's job there.
DeSanctis Jr scores with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shifflett swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and DeSanctis Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shifflett has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from DeSanctis Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Shifflett's head.
Shifflett on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom DeSanctis Jr dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

DeSanctis Jr scores with a three punch combo!
DeSanctis Jr misses with a body shot.
Shifflett has his takedown stuffed
and DeSanctis Jr counters with a nice body shot.
DeSanctis Jr slips a straight right by Shifflett.
Shifflett takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shifflett takes one to the side of the head.
Shifflett misses with an uppercut.
DeSanctis Jr digs a good body shot into Shifflett's ribs.
Nice cross by DeSanctis Jr.
Shifflett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shifflett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
DeSanctis Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
DeSanctis Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeSanctis Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
DeSanctis Jr catches Shifflett with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSanctis Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
It's a brutal combination of punches from DeSanctis Jr! Shifflett is backing up but he can't get away as DeSanctis Jr lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Shifflett and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tom DeSanctis Jr!