PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Super Slayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Super Slayer 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!

Shields
vs
Slayer

183 cm
20
181 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

195 cm
20
170 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Super Slayer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slayer thows a body shot but no joy.
Shields looks to land a left hand but Slayer moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Slayer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shields walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

It looks like David Shields has been cut.
Shields misses with an uppercut.
Slayer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shields slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

It looks like Super Slayer has been cut.
Slayer throws a hook to the side of Shields's head but Shields sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slayer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Slayer jabs at Shields's body.
Shields throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shields lands a body shot.
Slayer scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shields moves out of range as Slayer strikes.
Shields scores with a sloppy right hand. Slayer should have avoided that one.
Shields ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slayer throws a jab but it's blocked by Shields.
Slayer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shields finds it's way round the side to connect with Slayer's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slayer throws a lazy right hand but Shields sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slayer scores with a jab. Shields acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Slayer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shields moves away.
Shields ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slayer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slayer misses with a looping left.
Slayer throws a lazy right hand but Shields sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slayer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shields.
Shields ducks under a wild hook from Slayer.
Shields misses with a body punch
and Slayer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Slayer misses.
Slayer ducks under a wild hook from Shields.
Shields throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Slayer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slayer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slayer throws a lazy right hand but Shields sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slayer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Super Slayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slayer throws a hook to the side of Shields's head but Shields sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slayer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shields misses with an uppercut.
Shields throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Slayer on the side of the head.
Shields ducks under a wild hook from Slayer.
Slayer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shields just misses with a punch to the body.
Slayer misses with a body shot.
A big right from Shields misses.
Shields tries to score a power double leg takedown but Slayer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shields somewhat.
Slayer misses with a straight right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayer loads up on a big right hand but Shields slips the punch.
A jab from Slayer misses.
Slayer swings for the body but Shields moves out of range.
Shields throws a jab but it's blocked by Slayer.
Slayer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slayer blocks a jab.

Shields shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Slayer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Slayer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Shields might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Slayer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Slayer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slayer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shields 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.
Shields trying to control the position from guard on top but Slayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slayer has his hands on Shields's head, controlling the position.
Shields pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slayer is keeping the position for now.
Shields stops Slayer from standing up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Slayer loads up on a big right hand but Shields slips the punch.
Slayer misses with a jab to the body
and Shields makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Super Slayer dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.

The fighters circling - Shields throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shields just misses with a punch to the body.
Slayer misses the body punch

and Shields counters with a takedown into side control.
Slayer keeps Shields under control for a moment.
Slayer looks to move to half guard but instead Shields has passed into mount! Damn!
Shields lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Slayer in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Shields breaks from Slayer's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Slayer working to try and regain half guard.
Slayer wants to control but Shields is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Slayer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shields controlling from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields prevents Slayer from getting the reversal.
Slayer sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Shields wants to take a breather but Slayer is having none of it.
Slayer tries to get to full guard but Shields has control of the leg.
Slayer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shields is working away from the top position though.

Shields seems to be working for a kimura but Slayer defends the submission attempt.
Shields is thwarting Slayer's attempts to control the position.

That's two 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.
Shields wants to take a breather but Slayer is having none of it.
Shields is really struggling to control Slayer but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Slayer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Super Slayer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shields lands with an overhand left.
A swing and a miss from Shields.
Slayer throws a hook but Shields avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Shields lands an impressive looking overhand right. Slayer doesn't seem phased though.
A slow jab from Slayer misses its intended target.
Shields misses with a body shot
and Slayer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slayer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shields sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shields counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shields throws out a loose jab but Slayer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shields blocks a jab.
Jab by Shields.
Shields slips a straight right by Slayer.
Slayer just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Shields misses.
Shields bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Slayer lands a nice shot to the body.
Slayer scores with a jab to the head.

David Shields's cut is getting worse.
Shields misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shields takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big right from Shields misses.
Super Slayer seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slayer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slayer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shields slips a straight right by Slayer.
Shields defending well as Slayer loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Shields misses.
Slayer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Slayer throws a hook but Shields blocks it.
Slayer misses with a wild body shot.
Shields connects with a right hand. Slayer shakes it off.
Shields throws a hook but Slayer avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shields slips under a jab from Slayer.
Slayer loads up on a big right hand but Shields slips the punch.
Slayer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Slayer throws a looping overhand right but Shields ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that David Shields will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Shields steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slayer.
Slayer misses the body punch

so Shields counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Slayer trying to keep a closed guard but Shields is proving a slippery customer.
Slayer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Slayer is pulling down on Shields's head to control his posture.
Slayer controls Shields momentarily but Shields frees himself.
Shields throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Slayer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shields trying to control but Slayer is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Shields shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slayer as he avoids it easily.
Slayer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shields misses with a takedown attempt - Slayer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shields throws a big shot that misses.
Shields waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slayer.
Slayer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slayer misses with a hook.
Slayer throws a predictable looking body shot

and Shields counters with a nice double leg into side control. Slayer won't be happy with that.
Slayer is looking to regain half guard here but Shields keeps moving and retains side control.
Shields working away.
Slayer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields throws an elbow but Slayer slips to the side and avoids it well.

Shields is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Slayer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Slayer is trying to control Shields's posture but Shields avoids it.
Slayer regains half guard.
Shields sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Slayer defending well though.
Slayer wants to get back to full guard.
Slayer is controlling Shields's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Slayer is looking to improve his position.
Shields thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayer tries to roll over but Shields keeps him under control.
Shields is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
David Shields overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Slayer is looking for a sweep. Shields is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Slayer is trying to control but can't.
Shields trying to control the action but Slayer is working from the bottom.
Slayer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shields connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A shot to the liver by Shields. Beautiful body shot.

That's four 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 defending well as Slayer loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Shields misses its intended target.
Shields with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shields keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slayer.
Slayer throws a body punch but Shields moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Slayer misses
and Shields counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shields fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Slayer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Slayer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slayer throws out a loose jab but Shields uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slayer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shields fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Slayer on the side of the head.
Slayer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Shields showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shields has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Shields!