PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben rotslesbergur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Shanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

rotslesbergur
vs
Shanks

195 cm
20
265 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

192 cm
21
268 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben rotslesbergur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edward Shanks!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
rotslesbergur is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shanks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
rotslesbergur could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
rotslesbergur throws the kick towards the body but Shanks avoids it.
rotslesbergur misses with a takedown attempt - Shanks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
rotslesbergur tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shanks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten rotslesbergur somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben rotslesbergur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shanks moves out of range of the body kick from rotslesbergur.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shanks stuffs the takedown attempt from rotslesbergur. rotslesbergur gets slowly back to his feet.

rotslesbergur bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
rotslesbergur working away.
rotslesbergur moves into full mount!
rotslesbergur takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
rotslesbergur punching from mount but Shanks doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Shanks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with rotslesbergur. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
rotslesbergur takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
rotslesbergur can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shanks is looking to escape.
rotslesbergur content just to control the position here.
rotslesbergur trying to control but Shanks is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
rotslesbergur controlling the position easily from mount.
Shanks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
rotslesbergur controlling from the full mount.
Shanks tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
rotslesbergur sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
rotslesbergur fails to take his opponent's back.
rotslesbergur trying to control but Shanks is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
rotslesbergur controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben rotslesbergur dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

rotslesbergur shoots for a takedown but Shanks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
rotslesbergur fails with an attempt to clinch.
rotslesbergur looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

rotslesbergur shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than rotslesbergur was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's one minute gone in the round.

rotslesbergur get's back to his feet.
Ben rotslesbergur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
rotslesbergur shoots in for a double leg but Shanks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben rotslesbergur. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Shanks shoots in and bounces rotslesbergur off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ben rotslesbergur.
Shanks thows a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shanks closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. rotslesbergur did well to prevent Shanks getting side control.
rotslesbergur wants to control but Shanks is keeping busy.
rotslesbergur is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shanks's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shanks's back!
Shanks trying to control the action but rotslesbergur just sinks the hooks in.
Shanks is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by rotslesbergur.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Shanks's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Shanks is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get rotslesbergur off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

rotslesbergur looking for the choke but no joy.
rotslesbergur is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
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 Ben rotslesbergur will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

rotslesbergur tries to clinch there but Shanks circles away.
rotslesbergur tries for a takedown but Shanks circles away easily

and Shanks counters with a shoot takedown. rotslesbergur fights it but they end up in guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ben rotslesbergur.
rotslesbergur doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Shanks counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shanks.
rotslesbergur trying to strike off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
rotslesbergur not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

rotslesbergur looking for a guillotine here but Shanks defends easily.

rotslesbergur is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

rotslesbergur is looking for a triangle but Shanks pushes his legs off easily.
Shanks passes into half guard.
rotslesbergur trying to control but Shanks postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shanks is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
rotslesbergur is trying to maintain the position but Shanks is very close to passing his half guard.
Ben rotslesbergur 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 hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Edward Shanks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ben rotslesbergur overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Shanks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think rotslesbergur 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben rotslesbergur!